During our stay in Rome, we toured many of the ancient Roman sights. We were amazed at the engineering ability of the Romans 2000 years ago and marveled at the sheer size and complexity of their structures. We will never forget our first outing in Rome in February after our return from Florida. When we saw the Colosseum we were overwhelmed by its size. In close proximity to the Colosseum stood the Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill (the mythical birthplace of Rome), the ruins of the Roman Forum (the political and civil center during the Roman Empire, especially during the Republican era), and the ruins of the Imperial Forums of Augustus and Trajan. While traversing the Roman Forum it was exciting to think that we were walking on the same stones trod so long ago by Roman senators and ordinary citizens. We also stepped down into the ancient Roman Mamertine Prison, a cistern-like prison where apostles Peter and Paul had been imprisoned.
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