The Colosseum
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:57 pmThe Colosseum which was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome in Italy. It is the largest ever built in the Roman Empire and considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
The construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus. Some modifications have made during Domitian's reign (81–96).
It is built for 50,000 spectators and for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by
Devastating earthquakes ruined it partially but the Colosseum is an symbol of Imperial Rome as well as of breakthrough achievements in earthquake engineering. Today it is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions.
The construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus. Some modifications have made during Domitian's reign (81–96).
It is built for 50,000 spectators and for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by
Devastating earthquakes ruined it partially but the Colosseum is an symbol of Imperial Rome as well as of breakthrough achievements in earthquake engineering. Today it is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions.
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