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The Romans did not invent columns. They adopted the use of column to support the roofs of temples and for porticoes form the Greeks. They also adopted the three orders (styles) the Greeks used for columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. They developed the Composite order which combined elements of two orders.

The Egyptians used columns for their temples before the Greeks.

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What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?

The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.


Why did romans use domes?

Before domes were invented nearly all ancient structures were supported by columns. The columns served their purpose of supporting the roof but didn't provide much interior space. Domes solve this problem as they're an extremely strong structure by nature and also create a large area of open space, great for public buildings.


What did the Romans use to iron their clothes?

i do not no


Was the which most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture?

The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.The most significant contribution of the Romans to architecture had to be the dome. They were able to do this by the judicious use of concrete.


What materials did the Romans use to build Hadrian's wall?

Stone and turf.

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How do we use Roman bridges today?

A lot of finer, more expensive homes incorporate pillars for support and decoration. Besides residential purposes, many government buildings have pillars because the Romans taught us so much about government.


What did Romans use pillars for?

Mostly to hold up roofs. Some pillars were build as monuments or for religious purposes.


Did the Romans use marble to construct their buildings?

no. Marble is too soft to withstand the strain of construction. However the Romans faced their brick buildings with marbles of various types.


Why did the Romans make a toilet and do they still use them?

The Romans made toilets for the same reason that we make toilets----to go into. However the Romans also used their toilets as garbage dumps and all household waste as well as human waste was flushed down them. And yes, the Romans still use toilets. They have them in all the houses and apartments, restaurants, public buildings, etc. in the city.


What is one way that Greek architecture influenced modern buildings?

The use of pillars to hold up the roofs of facades of buildings, with three types - Ionic, Corinthian and Doric styles.


How did the Romans use pulleys?

The pulley was used by the Romans to move large pieces of equipment and to create buildings. Pulleys were also used in the creation of weapons.


Who made prominent use of domes arches and aqueducts in buildings and engineering?

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What did the Romans make that you still use today?

The Romans actually invented concrete! We still use that today. They also invented roads. The Roman people invented the making of wine and how to do it. Romans had and used libraries and the building design of Roman buildings are still in use today.


Who popularized the arch?

The Romans made extensive use of the arch to build large buildings, bridges, and water aqueducts.


What was the language that agustus used back then?

Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.Augustus spoke Latin as did all Romans. For diplomatic occasions he could also use Greek.


What did the Romans use cement for?

The Romans used concrete for building the Colosseum and making aqueducts and other buildings. Concrete also enabled the Romans to expand their architectural designs into the dome and into multi storied buildings with different weights of concrete as needed. In the Pantheon, there were at least three different weights of concrete used for stability.


How is the way you build different from the Romans?

We do not always build differently than the Romans. There are places on the planet that still build houses and small shops with four walls a tile roof and a floor. The identical way the Romans built their small structures. In our domestic buildings we differ from the Romans in our choices of materials and the safety of those materials concerning fireproofing, allergens and personal safety. In our public or industrial buildings we use steel beams, basements and subbasements and reinforced concrete. Power machinery is used in all of our construction work while the Romans used manpower.