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2006-08-17 09:49:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire. Originally capable of seating 45,000 spectators, it was once used for gladiatorial combat. It was built in the 70s AD and completed in 80 AD.
The Colosseum is located just east of the Roman Forum.
Late Roman history:
The Colosseum was in continuous use until 217, when it was damaged by fire after a lightning strike. It was restored in 238 and gladiatorial games continued until Christianity gradually put an end to those parts of them which included the death of humans. The building was used for various purposes, mostly venationes, until 524. Two earthquakes (in 442 and 508) caused massive damage to the structure.
2006-08-17 09:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing I love about the Colosseum is the Romans killed a crap ton of Christians for sport there!
w00t!
2006-08-17 09:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is all I know. it held 50,000 spectators, had connecting vomitoreums, slave pens, animal pens, and gladiator pens. The sand was raked and fresh sand replenished sand turned bad by blood. Everything else you need to know can be found at wikipedia.com
2006-08-17 09:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the website!
2006-08-17 09:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Brittany M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Colosseum
2006-08-19 10:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its falling apart
2006-08-17 09:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by stevie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in ROME !
2006-08-17 09:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HERE!!
2006-08-17 09:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by jeepfaust 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋