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It rested partially on the hilland partially on a hollow structure with Roman-concrete...

It rested partially on the hill
and partially on a hollow structure with Roman-concrete vaults, a showcase that served
as a gathering place for the delegates from the 60 tribes

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It rested partially on the hill and partially on a hollow structure
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with Roman-concrete vaults,
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a showcase that served as a gathering place
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for the delegates from the 60 tribes.
Duration
11 seconds
Views
26
Timestamp in Movie
00:28:16
Uploaded
May 08, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
Genres
documentary, history

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50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome's new territory was transf...
S01 • E01 They would make decisions of general interest, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
They would make decisions of general interest,
S01 • E01 It was also a time for executions and for gladiatorial fights. - Roman Megastructures 00:07
It was also a time for executions and for gladiatorial fight...
S01 • E02 This exceptional bust is proof of the Arlesians' fondness - Roman Megastructures 00:11
This exceptional bust is proof of the Arlesians' fondne...
S01 • E02 As one of the main, multi-tasking hubs of the Empire, - Roman Megastructures 00:14
As one of the main, multi-tasking hubs of the Empire,
S01 • E03 The heated rooms at Cluny covered - Roman Megastructures 00:09
The heated rooms at Cluny covered
S01 • E01 Yet another expression of Rome's power, - Roman Megastructures 00:10
Yet another expression of Rome's power,
S01 • E03 This was the techno-centre of the Cluny baths. - Roman Megastructures 00:04
This was the techno-centre of the Cluny baths.
S01 • E02 The economic boom was boosted even further - Roman Megastructures 00:07
The economic boom was boosted even further
S01 • E01 To watch the fights and take part in the discussions - Roman Megastructures 00:09
To watch the fights and take part in the discussions
S01 • E01 These limestone blocks, weighing up to one tonne, - Roman Megastructures 00:16
These limestone blocks, weighing up to one tonne,
S01 • E03 Hot air produced by furnaces beneath the hot rooms filled the space - Roman Megastructures 00:10
Hot air produced by furnaces beneath the hot rooms filled th...
S01 • E02 Testaments to this nonstop maritime and river traffic - Roman Megastructures 00:07
Testaments to this nonstop maritime and river traffic
S01 • E02 At Arles, no fewer than 20 scows, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
At Arles, no fewer than 20 scows,
S01 • E03 To allow this hot air to circulate, the double walls were equipped - Roman Megastructures 00:06
To allow this hot air to circulate, the double walls were eq...
S01 • E03 Rectangular earthenware pipes then evacuated hot gases - Roman Megastructures 00:05
Rectangular earthenware pipes then evacuated hot gases
S01 • E01 Found during archaeological digs, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
Found during archaeological digs,
S01 • E03 ..a system which not only heated the rooms, but also the water. - Roman Megastructures 00:04
..a system which not only heated the rooms, but also the wat...
S01 • E02 The port was on the right bank of the river, - Roman Megastructures 00:05
The port was on the right bank of the river,
S01 • E03 While the remains of the Cluny baths are impressive for the quality - Roman Megastructures 00:13
While the remains of the Cluny baths are impressive for the ...
S01 • E02 Except that constructing a stone bridge at this location - Roman Megastructures 00:06
Except that constructing a stone bridge at this location