Colosseum,+Rome,+Italy

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  **=======================>Information<=================================** = The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphlitheater, is one of the most impresive buildings in the Roman Empire. Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, started construction of the Colosseum in AD 72. It took 8 years for it to be completed, which means it was completed in AD 80. In a way it was sort of a memoir to Emperor Vespasian, because he died during the construction of the Colosseum in AD 79. The huge amphitheater was built on the site of an artificial lake, part of Nero's huge park in the center of Rome. Also nearby is the Colossus of Nero. The Colossus of Nero was destroyed in 68 AD. It is believed to be destroyed by a fifth century earth quake. The Building was HUGE measuring 188m by 156m and reaching a height of more than 48 meters. Up to 55,000 people could enter to see the daily fights that were held there. There were beleived to be ATLEAST 80 entrances. The Colosseum had four stories. The upper storey contained seating for lower classes and women. The lowest storey was preserved for prominent citizens. Below the ground were rooms with mechanical devices and cages containing wild animals. Along the top were brackets and sockets to support the velarium, and a canopy that gave it shade. Even though it wasn't technically a "retractable roof". The Colossem is considered the first sports arena with a retractable roof because of its canopy. It had 50,00 seats in it. It looked just like a regular football stadium. = = [|Colosseum Information] = = media type="custom" key="9681418" =