1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	What were Roman cities like? Roman cities often had grand public buildings: theatres, amphitheatres, a forum (public meeting place and market square), baths, temples, and law courts. But most people lived in squalid slums. A Roman city   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Ancient Rome