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The Colosseum ( Amphitheatrum Flavium )

http://powerofpositivity.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/colosseum-rome-europe2.jpg. The Colosseum ( Amphitheatrum Flavium ). By Chad Yip. Location. Rome Located in the region IV: Templum Pacis (Temple of Peace).

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The Colosseum ( Amphitheatrum Flavium )

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  1. http://powerofpositivity.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/colosseum-rome-europe2.jpghttp://powerofpositivity.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/colosseum-rome-europe2.jpg The Colosseum(AmphitheatrumFlavium) By Chad Yip

  2. Location • Rome • Located in the region IV: TemplumPacis (Temple of Peace) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Municipi_di_Roma.svg/375px-Municipi_di_Roma.svg.png

  3. Origins of the Colosseum • Built:70-80 AD • Built by Vespasian, but completed under his son Titus. • Funded by the spoils taken from the Jewish Temple after the Siege of Jerusalem. • Colosseum was to be the showpiece of the new Flavian dynasty of Vespasian and his sons. • Site was chosen because it was a flat area between the Caelian, Esquiline, and Palatine Hills.

  4. Importance • The Colosseum can be interpreted as a great triumphal monument in the tradition of celebrating victories. (over Great Jewish Revolt in 70 AD) • Pleased the Roman people instead of returning soldiers. • Constructed in the heart of Rome at the city centre, unlike many other amphitheatres. • Over 9,000 wild animals were killed in the inaugural games.

  5. Uses of the Colosseum • Used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events. • Shows (munera): given by private individuals • Demonstration of power and prestige • Immensely popular • Animal Hunts (venatio): • Hunting wild beasts imported from Africa and the Middle East • Recreations of Nature scenes (sylvae): • Nature scenes such as forests were replicated with real animals and plants. • Used to display natural environment for urban population, or as a backdrop for hunts and dramas.

  6. Damage • In 217 AD the Colosseum was damaged in a major fire which destroyed its upper levels. • Was not fully repaired until 240 AD, and continued to suffer damage from other natural disasters such as earthquakes. • Used throughout the centuries despite its age.

  7. The Colosseum Today http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Binnenzijde_Colosseum.jpg

  8. The Colosseum in Ancient Times http://www.bible-history.com/archaeology/rome/colosseum-sketch-piranesi-19.jpg

  9. Bibliography • http://romancolosseum.org/roman-colosseum-history/ • http://www.rome.info/colosseum/ • http://www.the-colosseum.net/idx-en.htm • http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/colosseo.htm • http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/colosseum_01.shtml • http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/colosseum.htm • http://www.history.com/topics/colosseum

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