22 out 100 ano - Roman City Planning

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The ancient Romans carefully chose sites when building new cities: utilizing areas with good drainage; close to bodies of water which provided transportation access; surrounded by fertile farmland to provide necessary food. These cities became centers of trade, were well-planned, and were designed to serve the needs of the people who lived in them. A typical city was laid out as a grid with streets running north-south, the main one called the Cardo, and east-west, the main one called the Decumanus. The cities were surrounded by protective walls. The Forum, the governmental and religious center, and the Market were located near the intersection of the Cardo and the Decumanus in the city center. Other areas of the city included public baths, called Thermae, theaters and amphitheaters. The Insula was a city block and included houses, workshops, shops, and apartment blocks. Streets were laid out to include fresh water supply in neighborhood fountains and to allow for sewage collection and rainwater run-off. The cities were connected to aqueducts which would keep them supplied with fresh drinking water.

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