The Founding of Rome is more mythical rather than factual. Two mythical demigods, Romulus and Remus founded Rome, according to legend. As tradition has it, Amulius, overthrew his older brother Numitor

#When a gladiator was pronounced deceits a man dressed in a black hooded robe called a Charon (a demon from the underworld), would come and drag the body out from the arena floor. Many times, large rains would flood the Coliseum, and mock naval battles were preformed in the arena.

The Roman Coliseum could be the most historic piece of architecture during the Roman time period. #The Coliseum was built during the reign of Emperor Vespasiano in 72 AD and dedicated in 80 AD by his son Titus. The name of Coliseum came about because the oval stadium was situated next to a colossal statue of Nero. The original name of this ancient Roman sports arena, the largest arena of its kind, is The Amphitheatrum Flavium. #It was over 160 ft high and had eighty entrances, and could hold upwards of 50,000 spectators. Public events such as gladiator fights, and mock naval battles took place there. During these fights as many as 10,000 people were killed. Among the fighters were slaves, prisoners or volunteers. After 404 AD gladiatorial battles were no longer held, but animals such as lions, elephants, snakes and panthers continued to be massacred at these events#.

There have been many important and historical pieces of architecture in during the reign of the Roman Republic. Many pieces of architecture, which came from this time period, have remained to stand to this day. One of these architectural innovations is the famous Pont-du-Gard. It was a large aqueduct system in ancient Rome. #The Roman aqueduct was built across the Gard River, in 19 B.C. to supply the Nimes river with water. The aqueducts carried water from the mountains to the cities for the fact that the Romans tended to use the rivers for sewage systems. It consisted of three rows of arches, and it was 900 ft long and 160 ft high. This famous construction was admired for its enormous size. The lowest arch is now used as a road bridge.

lus was once again the undisputed king of Rome. He ruled for many years, until one day he mysteriously disappeared in the midst of a violent storm. The Romans believed he had been transformed into a god, and they worshipped him as the god Quirinus.

Another in piece of historical architecture is the Arch of Titus. The emperor Domitian built the arch to commemorate his brother Titus, who was also his successor. Domitian built it for his brother at about 81 A.D. It was a beautiful arch, which stood high in the air, and resembled somewhat of a gateway, or entranceway. It was built with cut stone masonry, and contained two pillars at each end of the arch. The Arch of Titus, now is somewhat restored and stands outside the ancient entrance to the Palatine.#

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