It is likely that a Roman structure existed on the site prior to others, possibly around the year 200.

Despite the authentic look of the monument, it is not a copy of any known Roman structure.

The whole shape bears little resemblance to other Roman fortified structures.

Subsequent archaeological investigations of the ground beneath the church found substantial Medieval and Roman structures.

It is one of the largest Roman structures still surviving in the ancient Greek world.

Archeological surveys determined the remains of a forum, baths and other Roman structures near the settlement.

To an extent these kingdoms may have derived from Roman structures.

The old town was built on the existing Roman urban structure.

Even after more than 2,000 years some Roman structures still stand, due in part to sophisticated methods of making cements and concrete.

The widespread use of concrete in many Roman structures has ensured that many survive to the present day.