The Roman Empire stretched all across southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and well into Africa and the Middle East. Wherever the Roman Emperors went, they commissioned a wide variety of buildings, including temples, bathhouses, amphitheaters, and forums. Unlike several ancient Greek temples, many Roman temples across the Mediterranean remain in relatively good condition today. In this …
The southern part of modern-day France was one of the first regions in Europe to become part of the Roman Empire. Multiple settlements were constructed along the important road leading to Hispania called the Via Domitia. This included the modern-day city of Nîmes. The richness of the colony along this important road is reflected in …
The Romans left behind numerous ancient monuments that are a testimony to the advanced level of engineering skills they possessed. They constructed huge stadiums, massive amphitheaters, and vast bathhouses that were supplied by aqueducts. All of these served as ancient entertainment complexes. Although very few Roman temples remain intact today, some of them give us …