Ancient Roman Buildings

used for gladiatorial contests and public displays

venue for chariot races, horse races, and performances that commemorated important events of the empire (e.g. naval battles)

semi-circular building that hosted events such as plays, pantomimes and orations

a public square or marketplace used for judicial and other business

a large public building where business or legal matters could be transacted

a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top

a popular facility for public bathing, exercising and socializing

a building devoted to the worship of a god or gods

a type of public warehouse

built around the Mediterranean and the coasts of the empire

brought water from distant sources into cities and towns

freshwater reservoirs were commonly set up at the termini of the above

multi-story apartment blocks

a wealthy family's house in a town

a country house built for the upper class

the most important part of the house, where guests and clients were greeted

a shallow rectangular sunken portion of the above used to gather rainwater

a continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding a courtyard

a system of underfloor heating

a decoration made of colourful chips of stone inserted into cement