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The Colosseum

The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is a huge elliptical structure that was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD. It is located in Rome, Italy, and is slightly east of the Roman Forum. This tremendous four-story structure has 80 entrances and was able to accommodate 55,000 spectators to witness things such as gladiatorial contests, executions, comical acts and heroic feats with animals. Although this immense structure has fallen into ruins, it is still one of the most picturesque and commanding sites in Rome.

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How much does Colosseum cost to enter?

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In ancient times there was no cost to get into the Colosseum. All entertainment was free. Today, however, the Colosseum is a main tourist attraction and there is an entrance fee. It can be changeable, so one must check with the Italian Bureau of Tourism for rates.

Approximately when was the colosseum built in Italy?

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The Colosseum (originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre) was built around 70 AD and took aprox ten years to build. The building began under the emperor Vespasian and was completed by his son, Titus.

What civilization of people built the Colosseum?

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this civilization would build the coliseum to distract its people from thinking about poverty in the cities

Who was involved in building the colosseum?

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Emporer Vespasian started the building of the colosseum, but his son, Titus, finished the colosseum!

What is the continent of colosseum?

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The old Roman Coliseum is located in Rome. That's in Italy and Italy is in the continent of Europe.

How wide is the coliseum?

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The egg shaped building is colossal, measuring 188m by 156m and reaching a height of more than 48 meters (159 ft). The Colosseum could Hold some 55,000 spectators who could enter the building through no less than 80 entrances.

Which city coliseum located?

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Coliseum is located in Rome, Italy.

Who is responsible for protecting the Colosseum?

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The government it

What makes the Colosseum attractive?

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The coliseum is an Indiana Hockey Rink in the Indiana State Fairgrounds. It is really impressive because it is huge and it has free lessons.

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How old is the coliseum?

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Between 1950 and 1960 years. Construction began in 70 C.E. and the Colosseum was completed in 80 C.E. I assume you meant THE Roman Colosseum, not a random one constructed in a Roman province.

Why is the colosseum cut off?

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Why is the Colosseum half there you mean? The Collosseum, also called the Flavium Amphitheatre (or amphitheater). Most of it was caused by an earthquake in 1349, the tumbled stone being used elsewhere in Rome, though it has had many repairs before and after.

How many entrances does the Colosseum have?

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The Colosseum, located in Rome, has eighty arches which provided eighty entrances/exits. Seventy six were numbered and were for the general public. Four were un-numbered grand entrances. One was the ceremonial entrance for the emperor, the senators and the Vestal Virgins. One was for the magistrates (officers of state). One was for the gladiators. The final one was an exit through which the dead gladiators were taken away.

Why is the colosseum important to us today?

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ancient Rome has shaped much of the world today, It is very important because it allows the modern people of today the ability to see how these ancient people lived. The Colosseum has a huge history behind it. The Colosseum is one of few architectural Structures that have lasted many centuries, and it is now a huge tourist attraction.

What are the physical features of the colosseum?

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The Colosseum had special tunnels and elevators underneath that the gladiators and animals moved through before they were brought to the ground level. There was also a sun roof built.

What is a Coliseum?

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Today the Colosseum is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions. In ancient times it was used for a variety of entertainments such as animal hunts, naval battles, gladiatorial fights and public executions.

What did people do in the colosseum?

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People would fight each other and fight animals. At the end someone risked their life, if you didnt die and you lost, you were lucky. This is because the crowd said if to keep going or stop. These people were called Gladiators of rome. They earned some money, and most o them were slaves. If they got the silver medal, they were set free.=)

When did the colosseum brake?

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The upper part of the southern side of the Colosseum collapse in an earthquake in 1349.

What sports did they play in the roman coliseum?

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Actually, most sports have a greek beginning especially the original olympic sports such as discus, shotput, javelin,etc. Also many sports have their beginning traced back to Native American roots such as lax football and others. I'm not aware of any that originated in rome. Hope that helps!

Which term refers to the sand that covered the floor of the Colosseum?

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Because workers had to come remove the blood after each battle. Sand was easy enough to shovel up and replace.