Ancient Rome Ehibition Gallery
Odometers
In order to organise such a large Empire Julius Caesar needed to accurately calculate distances between all major ports and cities. To do this the Romans used machines called odometers, odometers are wagons which release a pebble into a tray every few meters so that the distance between any two points could be accurately measured at the journey's end.
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Vitruvian Crane
A great example of Roman building technology is the famous Vitruvian Crane, Designed by Julius Caesar's military engineers, these cranes were used to lift enormous objects to daring new heights.
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Roads
Roads built by the Romans in ancient times are still used throughout Italy and Europe to this very day. The building methods the ancient Romans used to build these roads are still used in modern road construction worldwide!
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Aqueducts
Possibly the most famous architectural achievement of the Ancient Romans were the aqueducts which were used to carry water to cities across the Empire from sources many hundreds of kilometres away. Ancient Roman aqueducts can still be found throughout Europe.
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Gladiators
Gladiator battles were the grand finale of the Roman spectaculars held in the Colosseum. Experience the spectacular arms and armour of these legendary warriors in this fascinating display.
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Room of the Faun
Ancient Roman art, such as this reproduction of a Satyr uncovered in the House of the Faun (Naples, Italy) inspired the great masters of the Renaissance.
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Colosseum Section
Did you know that the Colosseum had a retractable roof and could be filled up with water to showcase full sized naval battles? Learn the secrets of the Colosseum in this interactive multimedia display.
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Naval Odometer
The Romans designed naval odometers able to calculate shipping distances throughout the Empire which extended across the entire Mediterranean Sea.
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Calcatorian Crane
They say: “Rome wasn't built in a day” but it certainly was built using some extraordinary machines and technology! Experience the incredible technology used to construct the magnificent buildings of ancient Rome.
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Roman Pulleys
More pulleys means less effort! Experience the multiple pulley systems that were used in Ancient Rome to construct buildings throughout the Empire in one of the many hands-on and interactive activities in the exhibition.
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The Testudo (Tortoise Shell) Formation
Experience the most famous Roman army manoeuvre, the Testudo formation, in this multimedia hands-on experience! Unbeatable and impenetrable the Testudo formation enabled Caesar's soldiers to conquer most of Europe!
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Caesar's Bridge over the Rhine River
Julius Caesar famously ordered the construction of a bridge over the Rhine River, the enormous bridge was constructed using local materials in just 10 days, allowing 10,000 men and horses to march across the barrier between Rome and Germanic tribes! Learn the secrets of the engineering feat that shocked and bewildered both the friends and foes of Rome!
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Odometers
Vitruvian Crane
Roads
Aqueducts
Gladiators
Room of the Faun
Colosseum Section
Naval Odometer
Calcatorian Crane
Roman Pulleys
The Testudo (Tortoise Shell) Formation
Caesar's Bridge over the Rhine River
ARTISANS OF FLORENCE (AUSTRALIA)
Luigi Rizzo
Director and CEO
Tom Rizzo
Travelling Exhibitions Manager