Colosseum of Rome
“About this semi circular looking Colosseum in Rome, worth talking about and ancient wonder of the world..”
One of the most famous historic archaeological monuments on earth, the Colosseum of Rome stands really tall at 165 feet high and measures 600 feet long. Opened in 80 AD, the Colosseum has the capacity to hold 50,000 people.
Built as an entertainment theater, the Colosseum has undergone destruction upto a certain extent. It is believed that the Flavian Roman emperors built the Colosseum for entertaining the people so that they stay happy and away from their worries. The Colosseum had once been a venue for bloddy contests pitting gladiators against gladiators and wild beasts. Non-martial events were staged, too, including lavish theatrical productions and tamed animal acts.
The colosseum’s original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium. The name Colosseum is believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby. The name was further changed to Coliseum during the middle ages. The outer
wall of the monument is estimated to have required over 100,000 cubic meters of travertine stone held together by 300 tonnes of iron clamps. But it has suffered damage over time, with large segments having collapsed following earthquakes and other natural calamities.
It is believed that 240 mast corbels were positioned around the top of the attic. They originally supported a retractable awning, known as the velarium, that provided shelter from the sun and rain. Historical records say that in year 1749, Pope Benedict XIV declared that the Colosseum was a sacred site where early Christians had been martyred. The Colosseum is today one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions, receiving millions of visitors annually.
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