The ColosseumAlyssa Fritz

4th Hour Latin

overview

location

origin of the building

importance

how it has changed

fun facts

location

ancient Rome

now center of modern Rome

origin of the buildingalso called Flavian Amphitheater

construction began with Emperor Vespasian

started building in 70 AD (hierarchy)

built in the duration of 2 emperors

four stories that seated 65,000 people

people came to see entertainment

importance

finest example of Roman architecture and engineering

main use was for gladiator shows

mock naval battles, animal fights, public spectacles

gave citizens chance to pay off debts/crimes

entertained high generals

distracted citizens from local corruption

How it changed

still standing after 2 millennium

survived 2 world wars

stands now as only a ruin

due to earthquakes and fires

fun facts

despite pop culture, chariots were not used

over 500,000 gladiators killed

seating was intended to divide different social classes

websites

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Roman_Colosseum.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/

romans/colosseum_01.shtml

http://www.2020site.org/rome/ancient-roman-coliseum.html

picture websites

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

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http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-colosseum-interior-image6338829

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