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Stage 30 ~ Haterius
Five days after the dedication ceremony of the Arch of Titus, and Haterius, the building-contractor, is still bitter. His promised reward of a prestigious priesthood hasn't materialized. He's got one trick left up his sleeve though... or rather, standing in the building-yard!

dignitas

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Haterius isn't a happy contractor. He's locked himself in his house for days on end. Perhaps his wife can get to the bottom of the problem? It may have something to do with hurt "dignitas" - pride and prestige.

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polyspaston I

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A plan for coaxing Salvius to reward Haterius with the promised priesthood: take one crane, a terrific view of Rome and a fear of heights.

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polyspaston II

Page 30

Salvius has an uplifting experience! A deal is struck - and it involves both ready-cash and the hope of immortality!

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HATERIUS

Tomb of Haterius 1: Crane and Tomb

Carving from the now destroyed tomb of the Haterii family, originally located three miles outside Rome on the Via Labicana . The relief scultpure shows a crane being used to build a tomb which is decorated with busts of people already, or to be, buried inside. A dead person lies "in state" at the top.
Other sides of the tomb of the Haterii also have carvings of buildings, including the Colosseum and the Arch of Titus, suggesting that at least one of the Haterii was in the construction business.
Now in the Vatican Museum in Rome; as shown on the title-page of Stage 30.

Tomb of Haterius 2: detail of the Crane

Two men climb to the top of the crane's jib and attach a tree/branch/plant symbolising, as it still does today in many places, the completion of the building project.

Tomb of Haterius 3: Crane reconstruction

Artist's impression of a Roman crane in action - it's helping to construct an aqueduct (the Aqua Claudia which strides over the older Aqua Marcia, both aqueducts taking water to Rome).
Here's a drawing of the just the crane.

Haterius himself

Portrait, perhaps of Haterius, from the tomb of the Haterii family, now in the Vatican Museum, Rome. Here's his wife.
And here's our Haterius on the cover of Book IV. I think he would have approved!

ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

Architecture 1

What is Architecture? What are the Classical Orders? Terrific interactive website on various aspects of ancient Greece. Watch the intro or skip it, then click "architecture" along the bottom for a fun learning experience.

Architecture 2: the Orders

Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles explained more fully; illustrated with ancient and modern examples.

Architecture 3

Another basic introduction, this site labelling a Roman temple, and illustrating major Roman architectural elements.

Architecture 4

A well-presented website useful more as a gateway to some of the most important Roman buildings than as an authority on the principles of architecture.

Architecture 6

Superb, well illustrated site on many aspects of Roman building technology. Don't miss the sections on Roman Bridges and especially if you're looking for the Pont du Gard - Roman Aqueducts.

Architecture 6: Vocabulary of Roman Architecture

Short descriptions of Roman architecutral features and constructional techniques.

Architecture 7: Temple Design plans

Temples were nearly always designed according to one of these layouts.

Architecture 8: Temple Architecture

Vitruvius' recommendations for the design of Roman temples; for older surfers.

Surveying Instruments

Page describing in some depth the "chorobates", a type of modern spirit-level used in measuring heights and gradients, and the "groma" used for acquiring right-angles and straight lines. Click these extra links for an illustrated account of the groma in action; and the chorobates in action with alternative view.

Arches & Vaults

How the Romans built them - a modern reconstruction and an illustration.

Cranes 1

Starting with a Greek crane, click "right" to continue with this short illustrated history of early lifting devices.

Cranes 2

Here's the Roman crane from Haterius' tomb again.

Cranes 3

Reconstruction of a Roman crane in Bonn, Germany.

Cranes 4

A modern model.

Roman Technology

Good introduction to the various technologies used by the Romans.

The Colosseum, Rome

Lots of links to this building appear in Stage 8 in Book I, but this page relates to its construction. Choose 'Architecture', then 'The construction' from the menu at the top of the page.

The Pantheon, Rome 1

Super, little introduction to one of the world's great buildings. Great photos.

The Pantheon, Rome 2

3D cut-away ("axionometric") drawing of one of the greatest buildings ever built.

The Pantheon, Rome 3

Stand inside the ancient Pantheon and look around with this truly superb 360-degree panorama.

The Pantheon, Rome 4

How the inside of the Pantheon looks today... a 360-degree panorama.

The Pantheon, Rome 5

Good, fact-filled article with emphasis on its construction.

The Pantheon, Rome 6: its coloured marbles

Essay on the use of coloured marbles in the Pantheon. Includes some virtual reconstructions.

The Pantheon, Rome 7: an advanced guide

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ROMAN CONCRETE

Most Roman buildings were built with "normal" concrete, but the largest, most significant buildings added a secret ingredient for super-strength: volcanic dust. Learn more here:

Roman Concrete 1

The recipe for Roman concrete, aimed at younger surfers.

Roman Concrete 2

Good, basic introduction to concrete.

Roman Concrete 3

Illustration of how concrete was used to build walls: note how concrete formed the core of the wall and was then hidden by various types of stone or brick facings (which were usually in turn covered with painted plaster or marble).

Roman Concrete 4

Interesting article which includes a chemical analysis of Roman concrete and how it differs from normal plaster.

Roman Concrete 5

Excellent detailed analysis of Roman concrete and the various ways it was used by the Romans as an inner core of walls; includes many photos.

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An Architectural Optical Illusion

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