From the Pantheon to the Colosseum, Roman Architecture was the epitome of grandeur, a testament to the ingenuity and hubris of the Roman Empire. Their structures were the stuff of legend, a marvel of engineering and aesthetics that would be the envy of the modern world.
But, as with all great empires, the Romans took their architecture to the grave, and not just their own. Their buildings became symbols of a civilization that was as much about excess and decay as it was about grandeur and power. The once proud structures now stand as a reminder of the transience of human endeavor.
And so, as we gaze upon the crumbling ruins of the Roman Empire, we are reminded that even the most grandiose of civilizations will one day fall to dust and ash. But, hey, at least their architecture was good while it lasted.