Ancient Roman Empire - Great Architecture
In ancient times, the Roman Empire extended across much of the Western world. This page is your source for information about the great architecture of the ancient Roman Empire, with photographs, maps, and drawings.
In the land that is now Turkey, a wide marble road slopes down to one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus in the Roman city, Ephesus.
A survey of Classical Architecture, from the rise of ancient Greece until the fall of the Roman empire. Photo, links, resources, and reading list.
The Pantheon, rebuilt in 126, is the best-preserved building in Rome. This masterpiece of Italian architecture has had a profound influence on Western architecture throughout the ages.
Net links to information about the Pantheon and other great structures of ancient Rome, from your Guide to Ancient and Classical History.
From Great Buildings Online, a listing of buildings with photos and information.
Arenas, aquaducts, and temples by the ancient Romans. Photos from the Digital Archives, Boston College.
About the curative powers of the ancient baths, by Mikkel Aaland for Cyberbohemia.
This short history explores the mysteries of the ancient baths. From Kentucky Educational Television, for a distance learning class.
