Colosseum is undoubtedly the most impressive and largest buildings of the Roman Empire. Colosseum is the greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity, which was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. This architectural and engineering wonder can be considered as a standing proof of both the splendor and the cruelty of the Roman World.
It was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 (the year after Vespasian death) by his son Domitian. It is one of the most popular attractions of Rome, grabs millions of visitors annually.
The Roman Colosseum is originally known as “Flavian Amphitheatre”, capable of seating 50,000 spectators. This elliptical-shaped Colosseum is used for deadly Gladiator Combats and wild animal fights, which were staged free of charge by the emperor, and wealthy citizens for public viewing. The Gladiator games and other public spectacles such as executions, mock sea battles, animal chases, dramas stood on Classical Mythology, modernization of legendary battles were also held there. Hence, it was given by the title of “The Great Stadium in Rome”. As it features great architecture, a source of building materials, photogenic scenery for artists, and a place of Christian worship, it is really a challenge for Today’s archaeologists and is considered as a scenario for events and shows.
Standing as 160 feet high, the building features four stories of windows, arches, columns, and 80 entrances. Each of three exterior floors consists of 80 arches. The upper story is reserved for lower classes and women. The lowest story is reserved for main citizens.
It has been anticipated that about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals have fallen into the hands of the death in Colosseum games.
The Colosseum was clearly designed structure with its cooling system, canvas covered net-like roof structure made of ropes, a centered hole in order to provide breeze for the audience.
Another important feature of the Colosseum was a “Vomitoria”, which is a passageway that opens into a row of seats from below or behind.
The Colosseum is known for its great beauty and design, which must be visit in Rome.
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