Roman Architecture has left its influences around the Western World from amphitheaters to arches that were built wherever the Romans went. The Roman Empire was known for their elite architecture and exquisite designs throughout Europe and the Far East. Much of their architecture was adopted from the Ancient Greeks and early Italic tribes that inhabited the area. Today much of their elaborate architecture is a reminder of how advance their construction techniques and architectural designs were throughout Ancient Rome and the territories they influenced. Many of Europe's cities still bear some influence of mighty Rome's architectural authority. Early Rome was known for vaults, arches, and domes that were adorned by columns. Rome was a civilization that thrived on cultural influence and conquest. As they acquired new territories; this added to their buildings and architectural knowledge. Much of Ancient Rome?s buildings emulated classical Greek models that eventually took their own dynamic classicism.