The Roman Empire is long gone, but its remains can still be found all over the world.
The architects of Rome were far ahead of their time, using things like concrete and arches that were so well implemented many of the structures have far outlasted the empire. The ancient walls of Roman Londinium in England still stand around the city today, while some of the roads that lead to Rome are now used by daily commuters Even the arenas that used to showcase gladiators now occasionally hold rock concerts.
Here are some ancient marvels of engineering that can still be observed standing amongst our modern cities.
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The Aqueduct of Valens with traffic going under it
Istanbul, Turkey
2
Aurelian Walls of Porta San Paolo
Rome, Italy
3
Nîmes Arena, still used for concerts today
France
4
Aqueduct of Segovia
Spain
5
Pula Arena, the best-preserved Roman structure located outside of Italy
Croatia
6
Hadrian’s Wall, built to defend Roman Britain from the Scots
Built in 122 AD
7
Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct
France
8
Temple of Hercules, the oldest surviving marble structure of the empire
Piazza della Bocca della Verità, Rome
9
The Pantheon
The famous church of Rome still standing today
10
Puerto del Pico, a Roman road that dates back to the second century, BCE
Spain
11
The Cardo Maximus, a column-lined Roman road
Jordan
12
The Appian Way, a Roman road still in use today
Via Appia Antica, Italy
13
Remnants of the wall of Roman Londinium
London, England
14
Remnants of a Roman amphitheater, now in the Guildhall Yard
London, England
15
Roman wall outside Tower Hill Underground Station
London, England
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Remnants of the London Mithraeum, an underground temple used by a men-only Roman cult
London, England
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Remnants of the Roman forum, center of the city
Rome, Italy
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Pompeii’s Stepping Stones, preserved for centuries under ash
Pompeii, Italy
