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It wasn't rock, but cement. The Romans invented cement and used it on everything.
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What rock is used to make colossuem?
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was primarily constructed using travertine limestone. This type of rock is abundant in the area and was a popular choice for many ancient Roman buildings due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.
What Machines were used to build the Roman Colosseum?
Pulleys and levers, and wedges. Answer: Simple machines
How did they build the colosseum?
they used their hands and feet to build the colosseum
Did the Roman have machines to build the Colosseum?
No they didn't Yes they did and they all used the principle of leverage and human power.
Who used the Roman colosseum?
The Romans.
How did the colosseum get destroyed?
the stone from the colosseum was used 2 build new buildings
What order was used to build the Egypt Colosseum?
There was not an Egyptian Colosseum. There was only one Colosseum and it was (and still is) in the city of Rome.
What was one of the sources of slave labor used to build the Roman Colosseum?
The slaves who built the Colosseum were Jewish war captives who had been captured in what has been called the First Roman-Jewish War or the Great Revolt of 66-73 BC. Most of them were seized in the storming of Jerusalem.
What architecture is known for roman architecture?
it is known for their ruling technique, how they expands the land for 2000 years, how they advanced in architecture like archs, aqueducts......etc
Was cement used to build the colosseum in Italy?
yes they used it to make concrete
What material was used to build the Colosseum's vaulted arches?
Cement was used by the Romans to build the colosseum. The Romans invented cement and the material they invented was also water proof which allowed for bridges and fountains to be built.
Why was the roman colosseum made out of brick and concrete?
The Colosseum was made of stone and concrete, not brick and concrete. Roman concrete was not as fluid as modern concrete and therefore had to be layered by had which could give and impression of bricks. The Romans used concrete for the shell of buildings and covered with other materials, such as a layer tuff (a local rock) stucco and, sometimes, marble. For the Colosseum they used large stones because of the massive size of the structure.
