The ancient Romans invented quite a number of feats of architecture that have been constructed in modern times. Arches are great examples of monuments that can be found decorating cities around the world today. Perhaps the most prominent Roman invention is the so-called victory column, a monument that consists of a pillar that is often …
Columns
When you think about architecture in Egypt, the first things that come to mind are temples and pyramids, right? Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire in 30 B.C., the year that Roman Emperor Augustus defeated Marcus Aurelius and Queen Cleopatra, the final ruler of Egypt. It was part of the Roman Empire for …