Streets of Rome Were Dangerous
It was hazardous to walk through the streets of ancient Rome, for a whole host of reasons. With so many buildings being built to accommodate the growing population, it wasn’t long before the streets became smaller and narrower. People walking through the streets had to be extremely vigilant.
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If it weren’t for the falling roof tiles thanks to cheap and poor construction, it was the risk of being crushed due to high population density. If that weren’t bad enough, the lack of sanitation meant that people emptied chamber pots right into the street, so there were unpleasant odors at every turn.
