I have to build a construct a roman city, what should it include?

Question

please be specific and try to give sources

Answer 1

The Romans were very eclectic, you could expect to see architectural examples in Roman cities that reflected much of the architecture of the ancient near east. Of course the Romans are credited with the invention of cement and domes, therefore they were able to build more lasting and elaborate structures than other civilizations in their world. Yes, you would see temples(such as the Parthenon); arenas (the Colosseum); aqueducts; public centers (the Forum); Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns (all 3 featured in THE Colosseum in Rome); 2 and 3 story buildings; sewers, and so on. What isn't generally known is that many Roman cities (although not Rome) were laid out on the grid system, with streets running east to west and avenues running north to south (just as were their army campgrounds). The reason Rome was not built on the grid system was that this city was laid out, at the request of the Romans, by Etruscan priests (haruspics) B.C. The Etruscan ritual was rather elaborate and too lengthy for this discussion.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

temples, but which one depends on which city, or i guess your favourite Roman god...

rivers, since most ancient cities were built on rivers

well-constructed roads, since, after all, all roads lead to Rome...

a theatre, arena, or other place for entertainment

Answer 3

Use alot of columns. The romans were smarties. Have fun with that project.

Answer 4

Temples with columns
Arches - built by various emperors & generals to commemorate their military victories
Obelisks
Forum
Aqueducts
Public baths

Answer 5

aqueduct for water coming in from the mountains
coleseum for entertainment
a religious temple for divine knowledge
bathes

Answer 6

maybe a building with a dome since they were the precursors of it.