Roman energy storage equipment in the field

What technology did Rome use?

Summary: Rome depended for its energy on human and animal muscular strength, hydropower, wood and charcoal (biomass), and wind energy. Romans refined many of the technologies of the Greeks, notably hydropower and sanitation.

Where did ancient Rome store food?

In the city of Rome and the regions around the ancient capital, archaeologists have found a range of storage facilities and equipment at food production sites and in areas that stored food for communities, including the capital of the Roman Empire.

What was the food supply system in the Roman Empire?

One of the most remarkable facets of the Roman Empire was its food supply system. The second century grammarian Aelius Aristides described Rome as the warehouse of the world, lauding the capital not only for its wealth of exotic goods, but also for holding all the foods of the world (To Rome 12–13).

How did technology affect ancient Rome?

Ancient Rome’s technological superiority was based on its progressive engineering and led to the construction of roads, aqueducts, thermae (large bathing facilities with heated water), theaters, and arenas. Even though some technological designs were inherited from the Greeks, the Romans added many impressive innovations.