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The Romans at first believed that the rose was useful as a source of natural medicines. Soon, the beautiful flowers became necessities at Roman festivals. Roman emperors demanded that their baths be filled with rose water, and they reclined on carpets of rose petals during their feasts. Perfumes made from roses became a high-priority treasure for the ruling elite, and it resulted in hardships among the peasant class, who were forced to grow roses instead of cultivating much needed food.








