Ancient Rome Achievements

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This massive amphitheater could hold 50,000 spectators! It's still standing after nearly 2,000 years, showing the Romans' amazing building skills.

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The Colosseum

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A temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, it remains a masterpiece of Roman engineering.

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The Pantheon

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The Romans built huge water bridges to carry fresh water into their cities. Some aqueducts are still used today!

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Aqueducts

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They created a special concrete that was waterproof and incredibly strong. Their recipe included volcanic ash!

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Roman Concrete

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These public buildings weren't just for cleaning - they were social centers where Romans gathered to relax and chat.

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Roman Baths

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Before having emperors, Rome was a republic where citizens elected their leaders.

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The Roman Republic

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A 200-year period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire under strong leaders.

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Pax Romana

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Rulers like Augustus Caesar helped expand and govern the vast empire.

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Roman Emperors

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This language became the foundation for many modern languages, including English, Spanish, and French.

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Latin

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Our modern calendar is based on the Roman system, including month names like July (Julius Caesar) and August (Augustus Caesar).

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Roman Calendar