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To: SunkenCiv

Remarkable how consistent and standardized the Roman architecture and city planning is. Ostia Antica and Portus look the same.


4 posted on 04/12/2014 1:26:39 PM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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To: 1010RD

“Remarkable how consistent and standardized the Roman architecture and city planning is. Ostia Antica and Portus look the same.”

Except the article states this is Etruscan, which pre-dated Rome.

Pretty amazing, however it developed, Hot and cold running water, aquaducts, coliseums and ampitheaters.

Plus a healthy Mediterranean diet of seafood, fruits and vegetables, oils and wines.

And not the least, Italian women!! Add wireless internet and internal combustion engines, and we have it made!!


9 posted on 04/12/2014 2:29:39 PM PDT by truth_seeker
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