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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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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

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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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Temple of Saturn

For Students 9th - 10th
These photographs, taken in 1966, give a full-scale view of what remains today of the Temple of Saturn. The photographs are full-page and very clear. At this site are views from the 3 Capitolines.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Piranesi: View of the Temple of Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed picture in black and white of the Temple of Jupiter by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The close-up range makes it easy to see the objects carved in stone.