Explain how the city of Rome compared to other cities of their day.

Rome was considered to be impeccable during its time. The city had amazing architectural structures such as the Coliseum, large statues of their gods, a paved road system, and a water system composed of aqueducts. The Romans also had bath houses that they could visit and they considered a luxury. Other cities during the time could not hold a candle to the grandeur and innovations that Rome possessed.