Roman amphitheaters used for bullfights every summer. Roman aqueducts that still carry water. Roman baths filled with bathers. A surprising number of Roman buildings are still used for their original purpose. This video explores some of the most fascinating examples.

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0:00 Introduction
1:09 Amphitheater of Verona
1:44 Arena of Arles
2:10 Nimes Arena
2:33 Proserpina Dam
3:05 Segovia Aqueduct
3:43 Aqueduct of Valens
4:13 Aqua Virgo
5:02 Bath, England
5:59 Sacred Pool of Hierapolis
6:56 Hammam Essalihine
8:25 Temple of Hercules Victor
9:07 The Pantheon

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