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the roman coliseum was built of wood and sand. they got the money to pay for the expenses by melting down a statue of a very rich man names Nero. they used 200,000 Jews (Jewish) people to complete it.
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What were some tools used to build the roman coliseum?
tools used: axes, wooden hammers, and iron
What was used to build the coliseum?
limestone.
What is the roman coliseum used for in the present day?
It is a museum
What was the coliseum used for after the roman empire ended?
they used it for basically anything
What is the Famous coliseum in 80 AD?
Roman Coliseum
What happened to the roman coliseum?
in 847 an earthquake hit the city of Rome shattering the roman coliseum. Parts of the arena fell of due to this and since the coliseum was made with the finest stone the remaining pieces were used to make other structures
Is the roman coliseum in the top five of largest coliseums?
yes it is the largest coliseum
How long was the roman coliseum used?
It was used until Emperor Vespasian died because his son wanted it to be destroyed.
Is the roman coliseum made out of limestone marble and stone?
yes it is. marble was used the most though.
Who made the Roman coliseum?
The Romans.
What happened to the coliseum?
in 847 an earthquake hit the city of Rome shattering the roman coliseum. Parts of the arena fell of due to this and since the coliseum was made with the finest stone the remaining pieces were used to make other structures
When did construction work on the Coliseum in Rome begin?
Construction of the Coliseum located in Rome, Italy began in 70 AD under the emperor Vaspasian. It took 10 years to build and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture.
