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History and Features of The Colosseum

Explore the construction, purposes, and rich history of the iconic Colosseum in Rome. Learn about its grand features, events held, and dramatic transformation over the centuries, from gladiatorial games to its modern-day significance.

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History and Features of The Colosseum

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  1. The Colosseum • Eily Shaw

  2. CONSTRUCTION • Began in 72 CE, under Emperor Vespasian • Completed in 80 CE, under Emperor Titus • Further modifications in 81-96 CE, under Emperor Domitian • Originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre

  3. FEATURES • 80 different entrances (Ground level) • Limestone, brick, concrete, marble, bronze and iron clamping and pins, wooden seating (interior) • 615 ft. long, 510 ft. wide, 157 ft. tall (base area - 6 acres) • Stadium floor - 287 ft. long, 10 ft. wide, 15 ft. wall • Exterior - arches with a half column on either side • 2nd & 3rd floors had statues in each arch • Used to be an awning covering entire colosseum • Outer wall used to completely surround

  4. PURPOSES • Sitting: 40,000 • Standing: 70,000 • Gladiatorial games, sports competitions, animal hunts and fights, battle re-enactments, mythological dramas, executions, festivals • Occasionally flooded for naval battle re-enactments

  5. HISTORY (1/3) • Built in the spot of a villa of Nero’s • Emperor Vespasian returned the land to the people • Built with money from the booty of the Great Jewish Revolt of 70 CE • Built in centre of Rome - a people’s monument • Admission was free

  6. HISTORY (2/3) • Over 9,000 animals killed during inaugural games • Emperor Domitian added underground tunnels to house animals and slaves, a gallery to the top to increase seating • 217 CE - Fire destroyed the wooden interior levels • 240 CE - Fully repaired • 443 CE - Major earthquake, repairs made • 435 CE - Last gladiatorial fights • 523 CE - Last animal hunts

  7. HISTORY (3/3) • Stopped being used for entertainment in Early Medieval Era • 1349 - Earthquake • Stones taken for other buildings - Colosseum not fully repaired • Repurposed as housing, cemetery, Christian shrine • People would steal stone, bronze, statues

  8. Digital rendering of the Classical Era Colosseum

  9. Cross section of Colosseum’s seating

  10. Interior view

  11. Modern day

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