People can now get an idea of what it would have been like to live in ancient Rome.

Google has launched Ancient Rome in 3D in Google Earth, which will let people explore the historic city as it was centuries ago.

Through Google Earth users can view a virtual 3D representation of the city in 320 AD. This can be done by using the Google Earth navigation tool to fly around the city and explore 6,700 historic buildings.

Users can also zoom in to discover the detailed interiors of 11 ancient structures, including the Colosseum. Whenever people click on the buildings they will also be presented with information compiled by historians.

They can also stand in the centre of the Colosseum, trace the footsteps of the gladiators in the Ludus Magnus, stand on the Rostra, swoop over the Basilica Julia and examine the detail on the facade of the Basilica of Maxentius.

To view Ancient Rome 3D, go to the Layers panel of Google Earth, select Gallery, then Ancient Rome 3D.