... , but, as a public area of entertainment, it does represent an important part of imperial Roman architecture. These were not the only great works of Roman Architecture. Hadrian's Wall, the Emperors' Forums and many others all were symbols of the great Roman Empire and their superior builders. Although many of these masterpieces were not necessary for survival like the aqueducts, they were ... ...

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... a stadium to be compared with that in Pompeii. A combination stone and wood stadium was erected by Statilius Taurus in 29 B.C. This stadium along with the Circus Maximus and the city forums held the games of Rome until the a great nine-day fire swept through the city in A.D. 64. The damage was devastating - two-thirds of Rome destroyed including the amphitheater of ... ...

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... , but, as a public area of entertainment, it does represent an important part of imperial Roman architecture. These were not the only great works of Roman Architecture. Hadrian's Wall, the Emperors' Forums and many others all were symbols of the great Roman Empire and their superior builders. Although many of these masterpieces were not necessary for survival like the aqueducts, they were ... ...

• Word Count: 3188
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School