Ancient Rome was centered around the Tiber River, with the forum acting as the marketplace and civic center. Important buildings included the Colosseum for entertainment, the Circus Maximus for chariot races, and temples honoring Roman gods, while wide streets featured arches and columns celebrating military victories.
2. Ancient Rome
The city of Rome is built on the Tiber river
The centre of the city was called the forum
This acted as a market place and also for other
functions
The main street in the city was called the Via
Sacra
Other important buildings included the
Colosseum and the Circus Maximus
4. Ancient Rome
Great arches and
columns were built on
the wide streets
They were built to
celebrate Roman
victories in wars
Temples to the Gods
were also constructed