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oOnly Some of the Fighters Were Called “Gladiators

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It hosted a variety of events, including mock sea battles, animal hunts, and public executions.

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Free for Romans: Attending events at the Colosseum was free for Roman citizens, as it was a way for emperors to keep the public entertained and controlled.

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it can hold up to 80,000 spectators, making it one of the largest amphitheaters ever built.

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The Roman Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater in Rome, built in AD 70-80, famous for hosting gladiatorial games and public spectacles.

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The exterior of the Colosseum, showing the partially intact outer wall (left) and the mostly intact inner wall (center and right)

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Has suffered extensive damaged over the centuries

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The Colosseum had a complex system of underground tunnels and chambers called the hypogeum, which housed gladiators, animals, and machinery for special effects.

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Damage Over Time: Many stones from the Colosseum were removed during the Middle Ages for use in other buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica. It has also suffered damage from earthquakes over the centuries.

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The Colosseum could be flooded to host naval battles, showcasing its advanced engineering for ancient times.

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Contests took place over 100 days.

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The Colosseum was primarily used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, animal hunts, and mock sea battles. These events were an important part of Roman culture and entertainment.

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Its original name was the Flavian Amphitheater. Nobody called it the Colosseum back in the roman times.

-Luna Montenegro

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it had a complex system of underground tunnels and chambers, known as the hypogeum, where gladiators and animals were held before entering the arena for battles and performances.

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Remarkably, it was also capable of hosting mock sea battles by flooding the arena with water, showcasing the engineering prowess of ancient Rome

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the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.

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The Colosseum was built by the ancient Romans during the Flavian dynasty, which lasted from 69 to 96 AD.

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Built as a gift to the Roman people, it served as a grand venue for public spectacles, including gladiatorial games, animal hunts, and executions. The inaugural games lasted 100 days and featured thousands of participants and animals

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The Colosseum represents the architectural and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire. It has endured as a symbol of the city and its history.

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Gladiators were often slaves or prisoners of war who fought for their freedom, fame, or survival in front of enthusiastic crowds.

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About 60,000 Jewish slaves built the Colosseum in 9 years

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The material used to build the Colosseum is travertine stone, which was mined at Tivoli, located about 20 miles away. It is estimated that 100,000 cubic meters of travertine were required to construct this massive amphitheater.

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Colosseum is an elliptical-shaped structure that measures approximately 189 meters long, 156 meters wide, and 50 meters high

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The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (meaning “theatre in the round”) in the world! Oval in shape, it measures 189m long, 156m wide and 50m high (about the height of a 12 storey building). This ancient sporting arena could easily fit a modern day football pitch inside!

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The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, was built between 72 A.D. and 80 A.D. under the emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. It was constructed to host various public spectacles, including gladiatorial contests and mock sea battles