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Roman Innovations: Aqueducts, Roads, and Daily Life

Discover how Roman engineers built aqueducts and roads, while exploring daily life in ancient Rome, from luxurious villas to the challenges faced by peasants. Compare the rich and poor living conditions and learn about the advanced engineering feats that shaped the Roman Empire.

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Roman Innovations: Aqueducts, Roads, and Daily Life

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  2. Galen • Greek Dr. brings anatomy to Rome • Cut open dead animals • Ptolemy-study sky and mapped stars

  3. Engineers • Built a system of roads and bridges to connect the empire • Some still exist today

  4. Aqueducts • Supply cities w/ fresh water • 11 Aqueducts feed Rome for houses, bathhouses, fountains and public BR • Had sewers to remove waste

  5. Daily Life • Rome laid out in a square • Main roads intersected at right angles • Center is Forum • Marketplace and public square • Rich have beautiful homes, villas in countryside

  6. Daily Life (con’t) • Peasants-one room apartments—made of wood—expensive and caught fire often • Dirty—people tossed garbage in the streets • Robbers out at night

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