Roman architecture implemented many features of ancient Greek architecture. The Romans showed the influence of their engineering skills and centuries-old monuments, while Greek architecture showed the influence of their gods and their ideas of physical perfection. While showing off the magnificence of the Greeks and adding their own practicality and creativity, the Romans developed an architectural style that continues to this day. The Greeks used the “post and lintel” system to design a building. It simply involves placing two columns vertically and placing a beam across them; simple and easy assembly, but not durable. The Romans developed new ways to build more efficiently. As the Roman population grew, so did the buildings they used for meetings and markets. This presented a problem with the columns. Since the building had to be so large to accommodate the large crowds, more columns were needed to support it. This prompted the Romans to turn to engineers and thus the arch was created. The use of arches made it possible to evenly distribute the weight of the structure....