... were two other types of religion present in ancient Rome and these were Emperor Cult and Foreign Religions. Domestic Religion "The most sacred, the most hallowed place on earth is the home of each and every citizen. There are his sacred hearth and his household gods; there is the very centre of his worship, religion and domestic ritual." Quote on the importance ... lares were usually depicted as twin adolescent males, standing either side of a dog, the symbol of delity and vigilance. These items were made from wax in the country, and of stone, wood, or metal in town were used on solemn ...

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... rewards for themselves and for their city or state. The biggest difference between the ancient and modern games is that the ancient games originally flourished in the context of a highly sacred religious festival. Olympia, a religious center devoted to Zeus, over time became the most important site for the ancient games. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue ... ) race and upright wrestling. Running and wrestling were also separate events but long jumping, the discus and the javelin were unique to the Pentathlon. The discus was originally made of stone and then later ...

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... and this was subsequently presented to the rest of the world. Another marvel of Roman architecture is the Titus Arch. This arch was erected on the highest point of the Sacred Way so processions could pass underneath it. The Titus Arch was strategically located opposite the Forum XXXX a temple dedicated to Titus and his father. The whole structure was originally made ... noticed in their general characteristics. The actual design of the arch itself suggests the need for a particularly durable material. Since it is a top-heavy structure, concrete was poured over crushed stone or bricks to...

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