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  1. Sep 16, 2021 · Rome. Ancient Roman Colosseum is one of main tourist attractions in Europe. Of course the most well known city of the Roman Empire is the city of Rome. Now the capital city of Italy, Rome was also an important stronghold in the ancient empire. As the empire grew, the strength and power of Rome grew as well.

  2. 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 ...

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  4. Feb 28, 2024 · Great Roman Cities of Britain. The modern cities of London, Chester, Bath, York, Caerleon, Cirencester, and St. Albans all contain remains of their ancient Roman heritage, some seen in the physical ruins that can be explored by tourists and others in subtle cultural markers that serve as echoes of the past.

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    • Alexandria – The City of the Conqueror. The ancient cities of the Hellenistic East were proud of their founders. But Alexandria could boast of a true star.
    • Antioch – The Jewel of the East. Soon after Alexander’s death, his vast empire was torn apart by the wars between his generals. The most successful of the Diadochi was Seleucus I Nicator (Victor).
    • Carthage – The Queen of Africa. Few known cities were destroyed, only to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Carthage, built on the promontory of the Tunisian coast, was one such place.
    • Ephesus: The Cultural Capital of of Anatolia. According to a legend, Ephesus was founded by the mythical Amazons and named after one of their queens, Ephesia.
  5. Jun 19, 2018 · Here are 40 maps that explain the Roman Empire — its rise and fall, its culture and economy, and how it laid the foundations of the modern world. 1) The rise and fall of Rome. Roke. In 500 BC ...

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  6. Apr 2, 2024 · Roman Cities. Apart from Rome, the Roman empire encompassed a vast network of cities and settlements, each with its unique character, culture, and architecture. From Pompeii and Herculaneum to Ephesus and Carthage, these cities were a melting pot of different cultures and traditions, and their ruins provide us with a glimpse into the daily ...

  7. Mar 22, 2018 · The Roman Empire, at its height (c. 117), was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. Building upon the foundation laid by the Roman Republic, the empire became the largest and most powerful political and military entity in the world up to its time and expanded steadily until its fall, in the west, in 476.

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