Some of the reasons why the Colosseum in Rome were built in the first century AD were obvious, the most obvious of which was its size. At the four-storey height and 80 arch entrances, the amphitheater can accommodate 50,000 people or more, and then a stunning achievement.
The second is its design. Amphibians of this period are usually built on slopes for support. By contrast, the Colosseum is completely independent and supported by multiple layers of different building materials and a complex library system. Archaeologists believe that the Colosseum is equipped with facilities such as fountains and toilets. There is even a retractable awning system that requires hundreds of hands to operate.
The Colosseum remains the main fixture in Roman cityscapes. It was named one of the new wonders of the world in 2007.
Who built the Colosseum?
The arena was built between 70 and 80 AD, which was the order of Emperor Vespasian. His Flavian dynasty ruled from 69 to 96 AD and replaced the autocratic Nero after arguing with other hopeful people of the throne. Vespasian ordered the construction of the Colosseum on Nero’s private heritage, which he built after the infamous 64 CE Vespasian’s order, the Roman public, a symbol of imperial wealth.
Vespasian died in 79 AD, before the completion of the Colosseum. His son Titus presented the building to the building in 80 AD and unveiled it for 100 consecutive days of Gladiator Game. A few years later, Vespasian’s second son, Domitian, added to the top.
Colosseum in Rome
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Why is it called the Colosseum?
Actually, it’s not because of its huge size. one giantOr giant statues, once stood on the scene. Originally built in the form of Nero, it was adapted from his successor, but depicts the Roman sun god Sol. The fate of the statue is still unclear.
What does it use?
The Colosseum is most famous for its use in gladiator games. The fighters are usually slaves or prisoners of war, and the game is in the form of public degradation. In addition to the Battle of Gladiators, the arena is also used to simulate naval combat (the amphitheater is reportedly filled with water), theaters and public executions. But there is no historical record to support long-standing claims that Christians are particularly sad there.
Why not use the Colosseum?
The Gladiator game even broke away from the popularity of the Western Roman Empire before the empire collapsed in 480 AD. The last recorded Gladiator game on the Colosseum dates back to the fifth century. By the late sixth century, the Colosseum was no longer used as an amphitheater. The fall of the empire accelerated the decline of the site.
What happened to the Colosseum between the Roman period and the present?
After the suspension of production as a public place, the amphitheater was used for Christian worship. A church was added, the main floor was turned into a cemetery, and other spaces were repurposed for residences and businesses. Eventually, the noble family occupied the building and used it as a fortress.
The building was almost abandoned after a partial collapse in the 1349 earthquake. Over the next four centuries it became a quarry for architectural projects around Rome. Materials of the exterior walls were used to build St. Peter’s Basilica, Venez Palace and other landmarks.
In 1749, the Fourteenth Pope Benedict believed that Christians were marred there and declared the Colosseum a holy place. This has caused the brakes to suffer widespread robbery and human erosion. The following century Pope Pius VIII led the efforts to formally preserve the Colosseum. By then, nearly two-thirds of the original buildings had been destroyed. What tourists see today is the restoration, attracting about 7 million tourists each year.
