The Foundation of Rome

 

The Roman Empire was one of the largest and longest lasting in world history.

 

The saying "all roads lead to rome" shows us that Rome was the central hub of technology, literature, culture and architecture in the ancient world.

 

Approximately 50,000 miles (80,000 km) of road spread Roman civilization, influence and the mighty legions throughout the western world. They built strong arched bridges, and mastered the concept of "runing water" using aqueducts that, among other things, supplied public baths rivaling today's modern water facilities.

 

At the height of its power in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, the Roman Empire consisted of some 2.2  million square miles, 60 million people (or as much as 1/5 of the world's population) claimed citizenship of Rome and as many as 120 million people may have lived within its borders.