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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: Clickable Map of the Roman Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
VRoma provides a map of the Roman Forum. Click on different areas of the map to learn more about the history and architecture of the many buildings in the Forum.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire Net: Pictorial Tour of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a picture album of sites in Rome. Each site name listed links to a picture with a brief description.
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Curated OER

Bluffton University: Temple of Vesta

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and images concerning the Roman Temple of Vesta.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Forum Romanum: The Curia

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Trier

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.
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PBS

Pbs: The Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS lists the vital statistics of this ancient wonder as well as an explanation of how it was built. Also has a comparison between modern domed buildings and the Pantheon.
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Other

Rome Guide: Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the architectural history of the Roman temple and provides photographs.
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Other

Concrete and the Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed site explores the Pantheon with a scientific eye. It has many details about the process of building this wonder, the use of concrete, and why it has survived nearly 2000 years.
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Other

Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
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Other

History of Roman Architecture: Temple of Fortuna Virilis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office provides an image and brief information regarding the Roman Temple of Fortuna Virilis.
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Other

Sussex Archaeological Society: Living in the Roman Town

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explores what life was like for a Roman citizen in England. Gives a description of what types of buildings you might find in the Roman town such as an amphitheater and what types of jobs people would do in the Roman town. Examples might...
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire: The Roman House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Roman Empire has a map of a Roman house with an explanation of each room. The uses of each room are explained and labeled.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Leisure and Entertainment in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...
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Other

Cupola Galleries: Classical Architecture Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.
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Other

Hierapolis Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a full color photo of the Ancient Roman Theater at Hierapolis in Turkey.
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Other

Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Trajan's Glorious Forum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a labeled diagram of "Trajan's Glorious Forum."