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Aug 27, 2023 · Alexandria in Egypt and Antioch in ancient Syria were also major cities in the Roman Empire, with Alexandria remaining an important city in Egypt today. The Roman Empire lasted hundreds of years - or over 1,500 years if one dates it from the times of the Roman Republic to the fall of Constantinople.
Jun 4, 2020 · Like many ancient cities, Hattusa had several major religious deities. For example the god Teshub was the god of storm. And the goddess of the sun was known as Hebat. The Rockshrine remains at Yazilikaya paint a detailed picture about the type of gods and goddesses (i.e. “the thousand gods of Hatti”) that prevailed in Hattusa.
Oct 19, 2023 · The famous antique site of Pompeii, near Naples. South of Rome in the modern Campania region, Pompeii ranks among Italy's most famous ancient cities. The site is unique in Roman history as the place of a catastrophic volcanic explosion that led to its demise. On August 24, 79AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted, blasting ash and debris into the air over ...
Mar 18, 2023 · The main features of the Roman civilization are the following: – Social life: The society of Rome was divided into two classes (a) Patrician and (b) Plebian. – Code of laws: The code of laws was prepared and these laws were written on wooden planks. – Economic life: People of Roman civilization engaged in agriculture.
Jan 31, 2024 · In 149 BC, the Romans launched a third and final attack against Carthage and destroyed the city. According to legend, the sacking of Carthage was so thorough that Roman soldiers even salted the soil around the city so that food could no longer grow there. Carthage had come to an end.
Apr 6, 2023 · 1. The first feature is the climate. The climate of ancient Rome was perfect for growing crops and for supporting a large population. 2. The second feature is the availability of water. The Roman aqueducts brought water from far away to the city, making it possible for the Roman people to live in an urban environment.
Ancient Rome - Culture and religion: Expansion brought Rome into contact with many diverse cultures. The most important of these was the Greek culture in the eastern Mediterranean with its highly refined literature and learning. Rome responded to it with ambivalence: although Greek doctrina was attractive, it was also the culture of the defeated and enslaved. Indeed, much Greek culture was ...
