History Facts About How The Ancient Romans Lived! ordinary cities laid out and garrison towns gradually transformed into civilian cities. In the cities, one almost always found a political and economic center, the square (forum in Latin, agora in Greek), with town halls and other administrative buildings. Furthermore, there were temples to the gods, bathing facilities, theaters and also often an amphitheater for gladiator fights and shows. The cult of the emperor was widespread throughout the kingdom, and was a unifying and clear sign of unity and loyalty.
