The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire

City of Rome The first inhabitants of Rome were farmers who lived on the Palatine Hill around 1000 BC By 50 BC more than one million people lived in Rome. The centre was the Forum, surrounded by temples, law courts, and palaces. 1 Emperor's palace 2 Temple of Jupiter 3 Temple of Juno 4 Colosseum (amphitheatre) 5 Senate House   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: The Roman Empire