Tiber River, Rome
Rome, the capital of Italy and one of the principal cities of Europe, sits on the banks of the Tiber River. In this view of the city, Saint Peter’s Basilica, one of Rome’s best-known landmarks, rises in the background.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Rome, Italy
The view from the Villa Medici shows the many domes and churches in the ancient city of Rome. For over 2000 years, Rome has been an urban center and the city’s architecture reflects its many historical changes.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City
Vatican City, the world center of the Roman Catholic church, is an independent state that lies entirely within Rome, Italy. Many of the city’s buildings were designed and decorated by some of history’s greatest artists. Italian architect Gianlorenzo Bernini created the vast plaza in front of Saint Peter's Basilica in the 1600s.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Augustus
Once Octavian had defeated the armies of Antony and Cleopatra, he became the sole ruler of Rome. He claimed to restore the Roman Republic, but in reality established an imperial monarchy. The Roman people awarded him the name Augustus, which meant “holy,” and he began to establish what has become known as the Roman Empire.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Appian Way
An expanding network of roads helped to link Rome's farflung territories. One of the most important paved military roads was the Appian Way, commissioned by the Roman official Appius Claudius Caecus. It became the major route from Rome to Greece. Although these large lava blocks may not be the original material, the route itself has remained unchanged and in use since it was first paved more than 2200 years ago.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Roman Ship 
Most Roman ships designed for commerce or war featured distinctive square sails. Long banks of oars propelled the ships swiftly through the water. Warships often had additional protective coverings to shield the crew from fire and missiles.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Colosseum
The Colosseum in Rome (70-82) is best known for its multilevel system of vaults made of concrete. It is called the Colosseum for a colossal statue of Nero that once stood nearby, but its real name is the Flavian Amphitheater. It was used for staged battles between lions and Christians, among other spectacles, and is one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine, Rome (312-5), was built to commemorate Constantine the Great’s victory over Maxentius, making Constantine the absolute monarch of the Roman Empire. The arch is actually three arches, with four freestanding columns and elaborate sculptural ornamentation.Encarta Encyclopedia
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Ancient Port of Ostia
The ancient Italian port city of Ostia dates from the reign of Ancus Marcius (640-617 bc). Ostia was the terminal for grain shipments from Sicily and Sardinia and was also a naval base for Rome. It was destroyed in the 9th century but was active again in the Middle Ages. The well-preserved ruins make it an important historical site.Encarta Encyclopedia
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