There are so many interesting facts about the Colosseum you may not be aware of, from its construction to its purpose and more! Keep reading to discover even more! It was an enormous monument and took years to construct. A large workforce aided in speeding up this process – especially slaves who helped move Travertine…
The Colosseum is an iconic Roman landmark. Once used for gladiatori battles and animal hunts pitting humans against wild animals, as well as for public executions of criminals and prisoners of war, its grand structure once saw spectacle after spectacle unfold. This structure boasted 80 entrances/exits and could accommodate 50,000 spectators, providing all attendees with…
In contrast to earlier amphitheatres which dug into hillsides for support, the Colosseum was freestanding. Comprised of three stories surrounding an arena and eighty arches on each story; its bottom floor featured Doric and Ionic columns while its second-floor floors had Corinthian ones for additional support. Builders created the Colosseum on top of what had…
