ANTH 4220 Chapter 2: ROME CHAPTER 2.pdf
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Chapter 2: location of roman civilization and environmental setting. A volcanic eruption preserved the roman cities of pompeii and the herculaneum in their entry. Enormity of the roman empire meant that ancient roman civilization encountered many different ecosystems and environments. Rome was and is a city, located in modern italy, on the tiber river. Also designated an ancient empire, a large geographic region with constantly shifting borders that encompass many distinct climactic zones. Was seen as the center of roman civilization- the region where power and authority radiated out toward the rest of the empire. Earliest occupation of the city seems to have been in the middle bronze age. Rome was founded on highly productive fertile soils. Region is typi ed by irregularly shaped spurs (hills) Four largest spurs are known as the quirinal, the esquiline, the caelian, and the. At its height in the roman period, rome was one the largest cities in the world.
