Roman architecture
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Roman architecture
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Roman architecture. Arches:. Used to hold up walls because it could hold a large amount of weight. They were also used for decoration purposes. Roman Arcades. Used similar to the way arches were used. Arcades were replaced by arches. Aqueducts. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Roman architecture
Arches:Used to hold up walls because it could hold a large amount of weight.They were also used for decoration purposes.
Roman ArcadesUsed similar to the way arches were used. Arcades were replaced by arches.
AqueductsUsed to carry water from the river to the city. It was a waterway system for Rome.
DomeUsed for support and decoration in Roman buildings. Domes were built on government and religious buildings.
resources• http://www.roman-colosseum.info/roman-architecture/roma
n-arches.htm• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/507272/Roman-
arcade• http://www.unrv.com/culture/roman-aqueducts.php• http://www.ehow.com/info_8185418_roman-domes.html• Pictures came from clip art.
