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The Romans made quite a number of inversions, particularly in the fields of engineering and architecture. However, were do not know much about their inventors. The Romans did not write about their inventors or their inventions. All were have is a textbook in architecture and engineering by a called Vitruvius. However, he only gave descriptions and did not mention about inventions or inventors. Some of our knowledge about Roman inventions even comes from Archaeology, rather than writings by the Romans.
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∙ 14y agoWell there is Archimedes for one. He invented several things such as the water screw which is a form of irrigation. He also discovered the principles of density and buoyancy. Plus he writes the first known record of levers.
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∙ 7y agoAlthough a list of inventors as per modern day definitions, ancient Roman "creators" devised such magnificent structures such as aqueducts that were often mentioned by the engineer who built and-or designed them. In related affairs, innovations in combat, such as those implemented by Marius, is given credit. There are no "inventors" of famous Roman constructions such as their paved roadway system.
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Who is the most famous roman satirist?
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What kinds of evidence tell archaeologists about the appearance and dress of ancient Romans?
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What are some famous places in Ancient Rome?
Roman Colosseum. Other places, still standing in various stages are the Pantheon, the Forum, Trajan's Market, Trajan's column, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, the Mausoleum of Augustus, Nero's Golden House, and the Circus Maximus. These are just a few of the famous places from ancient Rome that can be seen today.
How many ports did the ancient roman empire have?
3, at least 3 near the city of Rome itself. The Roman empire was a vast expanse of territory and they had ports wherever there was a waterway from the North Sea to Africa, from the Atlantic to the Black Sea. Some of the more famous ones were Regium, Alexandria, Ostia, Brundisium, and Tyre, but there were many, many more.
Why did so much of roman culture have so much greek flavor?
The Romans were so influenced by Greek culture because many who immigrated to Italy were Greek and so brought their religion and culture to Italy and developed it mixed with the previous settlers. A classic example/myth of this is the story of Romulus and Remus.
What are some ancient roman inventors?
some of their inventors are Judelio he invented the screw also Melophites and he invented the colliseum
What are some famous ancient Roman families?
The Julio-Claudians!
What were some famous landmarks in ancient rome?
the colosseum circus maximus roman baths catacombs
Who were some famous inventors of the 1920's?
joe mcrobb
Who are some famous white inventors?
Some famous white inventors are Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford and James Naismith
Name some of the ancient inventors?
Archimedes (Greek) is perhaps the most well-known ancient inventor.
What are some famous inventors in new jersey and what did they invent?
Thomas Edison
What are some famous French inventors?
Louis braille and Louis Pasteur.
Who are some Hispanic inventors?
Some famous Hispanic inventors include Pedro Flores, Ellen Ochoa, and Carlos Finlay. Luis Federico is another famous Hispanic inventor. He won a Nobel prize.
Who was the Italian sculptor who sketched ancient roman ruins?
Raphael did. He is not famous as a sculptor, though, but as a painter.
Who are some of the famous women in Ancient Rome Other than Cleopatra?
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Levi Strauss (he invented Levi Jeans
