Descriptive Text of the Colloseum
The Colosseum
Colosseum, it is a very large amphitheatre that located in the city of Rome, Italy. The Colosseum stands today as a symbol of the power, genius, and brutality of the Roman Empire. It is commonly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, named after the dynasty of emperors that presided over its construction.The construction of the Colosseum started around 70–72 AD and was finished in 80 AD. Emperor Vespasian started the first work, and Emperor Titus completed it. Then, Emperor Domitian made some changes to the building between 81–96 AD. This building can fits for 50,000 to 80,000 people. It was 156 metres (512 ft) wide, 189 metres (620 ft) long and 57 metres (187 ft) tall.
The Colosseum used to host gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, such as mock sea battles (for only a short time as the hypogeum was soon filled in with mechanisms to support the other activities), animal hunts, executions for prisoners, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas. The people of Rome could go into the Colosseum without any costs which means it was free.
Because of earthquake and fire damage, the Colosseum underwent repair until the 6th century. However, after the 6th century, the Colosseum sat in disrepair, was neglected, and used as a quarry for hundreds of years. Some of the outer arcades and most of the inner skeleton of the Colosseum remain intact today.
Nowadays, Colloseum is a major tourist attraction in Rome with thousands of tourists each year entering to view the interior arena. There is now a museum dedicated to Eros located in the upper floor of the outer wall of the building. Part of the arena floor has been re-floored.
The Colosseum used to host gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, such as mock sea battles (for only a short time as the hypogeum was soon filled in with mechanisms to support the other activities), animal hunts, executions for prisoners, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas. The people of Rome could go into the Colosseum without any costs which means it was free.
Because of earthquake and fire damage, the Colosseum underwent repair until the 6th century. However, after the 6th century, the Colosseum sat in disrepair, was neglected, and used as a quarry for hundreds of years. Some of the outer arcades and most of the inner skeleton of the Colosseum remain intact today.
Nowadays, Colloseum is a major tourist attraction in Rome with thousands of tourists each year entering to view the interior arena. There is now a museum dedicated to Eros located in the upper floor of the outer wall of the building. Part of the arena floor has been re-floored.
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Question of the Day (๑>◡<๑)
1. When does the construction started to build?
2. Where is the Colosseum is stated?
3. How many people can fit inside the building?
4. The Colosseum was used for?
5. Mention the size of the building!
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