Ancient Roman Tourism
Geographic Overview:
Ancient Rome's geography was in many ways the future of the Empires success and its tourism. Roman writers had even recorded how fortunate the choice had been. What is particularly interesting is that Rome, the majority of the Italian cities in the Roman empire was built on a low ground rather than dominating high ground. Being an area of volcanic origins the soil is naturally rich in water springs and minerals. The hills were largely made up of tufa rock - a sort of hardened rocky sponge. This type of stone was commonly used for ancient Roman building and construction. The cities low-lying position explains a general lack of defence towers. The surrounding hills were soon used for their defence. Ancient Rome was located on the Mediterranean Sea, occupying most of the costal regions.
What you need to Know:
Climate
The climate of ancient Rome was the same as present day Rome. Sunny, downright hot in the summer, pleasant winters and usually a moderate amount of rainfall.
Damage done by the People of Rome
In ancient rome, deforestation took place because of the expansion of the roman empire. Don't expect there to be lots of 'pretty forrest and flowers. Deforestation is when the forest is cut or taken down. So there weren't many expansive forest areas in ancient rome.
Ancient Rome's geography was in many ways the future of the Empires success and its tourism. Roman writers had even recorded how fortunate the choice had been. What is particularly interesting is that Rome, the majority of the Italian cities in the Roman empire was built on a low ground rather than dominating high ground. Being an area of volcanic origins the soil is naturally rich in water springs and minerals. The hills were largely made up of tufa rock - a sort of hardened rocky sponge. This type of stone was commonly used for ancient Roman building and construction. The cities low-lying position explains a general lack of defence towers. The surrounding hills were soon used for their defence. Ancient Rome was located on the Mediterranean Sea, occupying most of the costal regions.
What you need to Know:
Climate
The climate of ancient Rome was the same as present day Rome. Sunny, downright hot in the summer, pleasant winters and usually a moderate amount of rainfall.
Damage done by the People of Rome
In ancient rome, deforestation took place because of the expansion of the roman empire. Don't expect there to be lots of 'pretty forrest and flowers. Deforestation is when the forest is cut or taken down. So there weren't many expansive forest areas in ancient rome.
Food:
In Ancient Rome, the meals you would eat would be centred around corn (grain), oil and wine, and for the wealthy, different types of exotic foods. For you meat supplies, fish and pork was in high demand. Breakfast was taken in the masters bedroom and the food their had was mainly a slice of bread or a wheat pancake with dates and honey.
In Ancient Rome, the meals you would eat would be centred around corn (grain), oil and wine, and for the wealthy, different types of exotic foods. For you meat supplies, fish and pork was in high demand. Breakfast was taken in the masters bedroom and the food their had was mainly a slice of bread or a wheat pancake with dates and honey.
Tourism:
If you Go back in time you will need to know how to amuse your self. Back in their day, the colosseum was one of the biggest attractions to see and amuse you. People were thrown into a big pit and forced to fight what every the public want you to, to the death. The pantheon was one of the most impressive buildings of Imperial rome. Originally dedicated as a temple to all the gods. All sorts of things were sacrificed here. You better behave yourself because if you make a mistake, YOU may be the one being sacrificed.
If you Go back in time you will need to know how to amuse your self. Back in their day, the colosseum was one of the biggest attractions to see and amuse you. People were thrown into a big pit and forced to fight what every the public want you to, to the death. The pantheon was one of the most impressive buildings of Imperial rome. Originally dedicated as a temple to all the gods. All sorts of things were sacrificed here. You better behave yourself because if you make a mistake, YOU may be the one being sacrificed.
Gods:
If You Are in Rome, you will need to know about these Gods to fit in. this List of Gods Provides a list of Romans and Greek Gods. Many Gods people know of like Zeus and Poseidon are Greek. However they are also Roman Gods, just with a different name.
Greek Name / Roman Name
Zeus / Jupiter
Hera / Juno
Poseidon / Neptune
Athena / Minerva
Ares / Mars
Aphrodite / Venus
Apollo / Apollo
Artemis / Diana
Hephaestus / Vulcan
Hermes / Mercury
Demeter / Ceres
Hestia / Vesta
If You Are in Rome, you will need to know about these Gods to fit in. this List of Gods Provides a list of Romans and Greek Gods. Many Gods people know of like Zeus and Poseidon are Greek. However they are also Roman Gods, just with a different name.
Greek Name / Roman Name
Zeus / Jupiter
Hera / Juno
Poseidon / Neptune
Athena / Minerva
Ares / Mars
Aphrodite / Venus
Apollo / Apollo
Artemis / Diana
Hephaestus / Vulcan
Hermes / Mercury
Demeter / Ceres
Hestia / Vesta
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