Roman Vocab Words Word Scramble
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forum | the government and religious center of a Roman city |
cardo | the main north-south road through a Roman city. |
decumanus | the main east-west road through a Roman city |
pomerium | open strip of land aling the inner face of the wall around a Roman city protected by the gods |
aqueduct | a pipeline specifically built to carry water |
insula | a Roman city block, ususally square or rectangular in shape |
crenelations | alternating high and low sections of stonework on top of a wall used to protect the soldiers |
portcullis | a metal-clad timber grill which could be lowered to seal off the gates to the city |
tunnel vault | a semicircular ceiling or roof covering the main gate |
cloacae | a large underground sewer in the form of a tunnel |
rostrum | a raised platform from which speeches are delivered |
thermae | Roman public baths |
caldarium | the heated area of the thermae containing hotwater pools |
tepidarium | the area of the thermae containing the luke warm pools |
frigidarium | the area of the thermae containing cold water pools |
oculus | a round opening or window |
amphitheater | an oval arena completely surrounded by gradually rising rows of seats |
quarry | an excavation or pit, from which building stone, or slate, is obtained |
keystone | The central locking stone at the top of an arch |
reservoir | A place where water is collected and stored for use |
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