Ancient Civilizations: Rome

Aqueducts were engineering structures designed by ancient civilizations, most notably the Romans, to transport fresh water from distant sources to cities and towns.

The Tiber River flows through central Italy and is the river upon which the city of Rome was founded.

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

Roman concrete (opus caementicium) was a revolutionary material that allowed Romans to build massive, durable structures like domes, vaults, and aqueducts.

According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a she-wolf.