Yes, the Roman Colosseum had a subsystem of basements. These included prisoner cells and animal pens. There were trap doors in the floor of the Colosseum so wild animals could be let loose.
These rooms are now visible in the ruins of the Colosseum, since the floor has collapsed. See this picture: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Colosseum.jpg
The Colosseum did not have any religious significance. It was built as an arena for the gladiatorial games.
The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.The Colosseum says very little about ancient Roman religion. Although the events held there were always preceded by a religious service or dedication, which was customary for Roman events, the Colosseum itself was an entertainment center, not a temple of any kind.
The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.The seating in the Colosseum, or in any other Roman amphitheater for that matter, was strictly determined by class. The emperor, senators, Vestals, equites and commoners all had their allotted places.
There is only one Roman Colosseum. That is the Flavian Amphitheater in the city of Rome. The term "colosseum" is used today to denote any amphitheater, some are even named "The Colosseum". However in ancient Rome there was only the one, other amphitheaters were either given a name or simply called "the arena".
There is only one Colosseum. It is an amphitheater and was used for various forms of entertainment. There were other amphitheaters in almost every Roman town of any size, but the Colosseum was the one in Rome.
Yes. You can see e.g., the (ruins of )Colosseum in Rome and an almost intact colosseum in Pula (Croatia). There are several more on the territory of the former Roman Empire.
You would not need to take into consideration any workplace health and safety hazards when visiting the Roman Colosseum because it is not a workplace when you visit it (as a tourist).
The structure itself is not original, its just about the same as any other Roman amphitheater, in any other Roman town. What is original about it is it's size, decoration and the mixture of materials used in its building. Also, it's sublayer, with its elevators and various compartments is an innovation.
Not taking any for a long time.
yes
The gladiatorial combats were held in the Colosseum once it was opened. Before that they could be held in any amphitheater and before that, the original small combats were held in the Forum Borarium, or the cattle market. There is evidence of arenas being built outside of military forts and also in many Roman towns.
Supposedly there are. Type "Colosseum/stories" in your browser and you will come up with several leads.