How Did Rome Influence Construction And Architecture
When looking at the question of who or what brought changes that influenced this period of time, my mind instantly goes Rome and their influence on construction and architecture. The Romans were the first to introduce the Arch. The Arch accomplished something that had never been done before. It was able to bear much more weight with fewer materials; therefore, the Roman world was now able to build higher. They could also build more, because the amount of materials was reduced, the Romans were able to expand and grow their cities and territories. The Roman Empire was also the civilization to invent and use concrete. Concrete is a mix of rubble and mortar that hardened when it was mixed with water. This also allowed the Roman Empire to grow and