5. ROMAN CITIES -
Roman cities were centres of romanisation. They helped to spread Roman culture throughout the Empire. Cities hada a grid system. They had two main streets: - The cardo (from North to South) - The decumanus (from East to West)
- The forum : - It was the central square where the two streets crossed. - Political, social and economic activity took palce there.
- They were many types of buildings: -
Public buildings like basilicas, whee justice was administered. Temples to gods and goddeses. Public baths were also meeting places. Thee were buildings for entertainment: - Amphitheatres: gladiator combats took place there. - Circuses: chariot races took place there. - Theathres: where shows took place.
5. ROMAN CITIES PRIVATE HOUSES - There were two main types of private houses: - The insulae : - They were shared buildings with many small apartments. - There were often shops and workshops on the ground floor.
- The domus: - It was a house for a single wealthy family. - Its rooms surrounded an atrium, or indoor courtyard.