The Roman Colosseum
Emperor Vespasian, creator of the Flavian Dynasty, started
construction of the Colosseum in 72 AD. It was finished in 80 AD, the year later
than Vespasian's death.
The gigantic amphitheater was built on the site of an
artificial lake. Part of Nero's huge park in the center of Rome which also built-in
the Golden House and the close by Colossus statue. This giant statue of Nero
gave the building its current name.
The Roman Colosseum
The elliptical building is massive, measuring 188m by 156m and success a height of in excess of 48 meters (159 ft). The magnificent structure was fully clad in marble and 160 larger than life statues graced- the arches on the higher floors.
The Roman Colosseum could accommodate some 55,001 spectators who entered the building through no –less- than 80 entrances. Above the floor are four stories, the higher story restricted seating for lower classes and women.
The lowly story was conserved for prominent citizens. Below the floor were rooms with mechanical devices and confines containing wild animals. The cages could be hoisted & enabling the animals to come into view in the middle of the arena.
The Roman Colosseum could accommodate some 55,001 spectators who entered the building through no –less- than 80 entrances. Above the floor are four stories, the higher story restricted seating for lower classes and women.
The lowly story was conserved for prominent citizens. Below the floor were rooms with mechanical devices and confines containing wild animals. The cages could be hoisted & enabling the animals to come into view in the middle of the arena.
The Roman Colosseum
The Roman Colosseum was enclosed with an enormous canopy
known as the velarium. This protected the viewers from the sun. It was emotionally
involved to large poles on top of the Colosseum and anchored to the sight by
large ropes. A team of some 1,000 men was used to install the canopy.
Emperors used the Colosseum to amuse the public with free games. Those games were a symbol of power- prestige and they were a way for a royal leader to increase his popularity.Games were held for a whole day or even several days in a row. They usually started with amusing acts and displays of wild animals and ended with fights to the death between animals and gladiators or between gladiators. These fighters were regularly slaves, prisoners of war or condemned criminals. Sometimes free Romans and even emperors took part in the action.
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