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Roman Architecture: Making Mini Romes on the Western Frontier - Lecture 21

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This lecture examines Romanization in the western provinces through Augustan urban planning and Roman building types, including temples, aqueducts, theaters, arches, and tombs. It highlights sites in North Italy, France, Spain, and Croatia, including the Pont du Gard, Segovia aqueduct, and Trophy of Augustus.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Roman Colonies in the West
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- Chapter 2. Urban Planning in North Italy and the South of France
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- Chapter 3. Augustan Temples at Vienne and Nimes
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- Chapter 4. The Pont du Gard and the Aqueduct at Segovia
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- Chapter 5. Augustus Pacification of the Alpine Tribes and his Trophy at La Turbie
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- Chapter 6. Funerary and Commemorative Architecture
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    An amazing course into roman architecture in Western Europe , primarily Gaul and Spain , the technology of the aqueducts , Tarragona , Pont Du Gard and Segovia is testament to the Roman genius for design , engineering and the aesthetic value of there impressive works .

    I would recommend this course to anyone with an appreciation for Roman engineering
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