The Empire
Vitruvius
He wrote a famous book on how to build.
Years. Around the time of Augustus. Exact years unknown.
We are not sure. We do not know his exact birth or death year. Even his full name is a bit uncertain.
Three short facts
- 1His book is called On Architecture.
- 2He said buildings should be strong, useful, and beautiful.
- 3He wrote about temples, water, and machines.
The story
Vitruvius was an engineer who also served with the army.
He wrote so future builders would not forget good methods.
People in the Renaissance read him again, more than a thousand years later.