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Rome’s famous landmark, Colosseum is an inspiring monument having lurid past. 2000 years old Colosseum is Originally an Falvian amphitheatre which is the largest ever built amphitheatre in the world.
Let’s take a look at its inspiring and interesting history and the famous spectacles that were carried out within its premises. - Constructed between the short time of 70-80 AD, Colosseum was seen by three emperors of Imperial Flavian dynasty, for which the name was given Flavian Amphitheatre.
- Emperor Vespasian started the construction of this iconic building in 70 AD. After the death of Vespasian his son Titus constructed the additional tier construction. Titus died in 79 AD. After his death, his youngest son Domitian oversaw the construction of the underground tunnels and additional extra level for the purpose to increase the seating capacity.
- The largest amphitheater in the world holds an enormous bronze statue of the Emperor Colossus of Nero which was located beside its structure.
- The Colosseum was recreated from time to time and was used for bloody games which includes public spectacles and gladiatorial contests. Several executions were also took place at this mythological amphitheatre.
- This largest amphitheatre holds 50,000 to 80,000 people at a time. The sitting arrangement at Colosseum reflects the stratification of Roman society. The poor roman people and women stood at the highest level of the theatre and the senators and royal family seated close to the stage. There are 80 entrances and exits at the amphitheatre which are numbered from one to eighty which access to the theatre. Unlike other amphitheatres in Rome, Colosseum is a free standing structure made of travertine stone. The stones were carried out from nearby Tivoli area and held together with the help of iron clamps.
- The colosseum was mostly associated for its gladiator works.Though the combatants were not professional, still they have to pitted against each other for the entertainment of people of Rome. Animal hunt was the most popular show of the Colosseum. Animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, bears and crocodiles were sent into the pit for the enjoyment of people. It is believed that in 80 AD almost 9000 animals were killed in these bloody games.
- Visitors come here to explore its Arena, underground and other areas of the Colosseum to experience the fear and excitement at the same time.
Today the Colosseum is one of the seven wonders of the world which attracts about 4 million tourists from all parts of the world. Major construction works are taking place in Colosseum to make it more beautiful.
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