Roman appropriation was not without ingenuity, particularly with state-sponsored construction projects.
Roman appropriation was not without ingenuity, particularly with state-sponsored construction projects. Though the Romans did not invent the road, arch nor aqueduct, their renditions were renowned for their sturdiness and strength, and some still operate today. Alongside the temples and amphitheaters — including the Pantheon and the Colosseum — that still stand thanks to the Romans’ innovations in concrete, their constructions testify to the skill of the era’s architects. Today, they remind us that plenty of impressive inventions are rooted in the ancient past.