July 28 - August 01, 2025
Week 6 - Building the Ancient City
Penn Museum • 3260 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Organized by Penn Museum (aka The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaAbout this event
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Discover what elements it takes to build a city, from paved roadways to tall structures. Learn about ancient architectural techniques and ones that we still use today. Experiment with designing Roman arches and domes, Greek temple facades, and Native American dwellings. Construct model buildings, roads, and bridges out of found materials and test how your creations hold up to earthquake and volcano simulations.
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