Over time Rome developed a strong, prosperous city with temples to the many roman gods. One of the first temples built in Rome was dedicated to Hercules. Many Roman gods had points in common with the Greek gods. Aside from temples Rome had a forum, theatres, prisons, a sewer and other features of a growing town. Rome’s economy was also growing with plenty of trading going on in the forum. Rome was becoming a prosperous city and it had a law and order system the Twelve Tables of the Roman law, were the foundation of the complicated law system a lot of which is still in practice today.