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Roman pavements and roads are made of flat stones on top of each over that slope at either side to let rain water drain off. pavements and roads were often laid on foundations like clay chalk and gravel.

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What achievement is rome known for?

If you are referring to ancient Rome, its most famous achievements are the aqueducts, the stone-paved roads, the bridges, the bathhouses, the Colosseum and other arenas for the gladiatorial gamesand the hypocaust (a system of underfloor heating. The military success of the Roman army is another famous achevelemnt


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On the negative side, belt cutters (the ancient version of pickpockets) and petty thieves roamed the streets at all hours. On the positive side, the vigilis, or firefighters were responsible for their own districts both day and night. Although the vigilis' main job was firefighting, they also had police powers.


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Was sand a building material in ancient rome?

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