Colosseum Greece

Colosseum is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is another famous name for Amphitheatrum Flavianum building in Europe. The name Colosseum was derived from the Greek word Kolossos, which means huge statue.

It was a site just east of the Roman Forum and was capable of providing seating arrangements for 50,000 spectators. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

It was used for more than 500 years and the last recorded games held in this place dates back to 6th century.

The public spectacles such as the mock sea battles, the animal hunts, the executions, the re-enactments of famous battles, and the dramas based on Classical mythology were being held in this big construction. Later, this building was also used for housing, workshops, Headquarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine.

Facts:

length 188m
width 156m
height 57m
80 entrances
50,000 places for spectators
The arena is 29,000 square feet.
The Colosseum is 164 feet high and had 80 arched entrances
The Colosseum has a circumference of 1,730 feet
The last gladiator matches were held in 523.

On July 7th, 2007, the Colosseum was voted as one of New Open World Corporation's New Seven Wonders of the World.

Location:

The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre situated in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.

Historical Importance:

The construction of the Colosseum started during the period of the Emperor Vespasian and completed up to the third story until the death of Vespasian. It was a flat area on the floor of a low valley between the Caelian, Esquiline and Palatine Hills, through which a canalized stream ran.

The building was inaugurated by his son, Titus. The Domitian Emperor younger son of Vespasian, constructed the hypogeum, a series of underground tunnels to house animals and slaves. He added gallery to the top of the Colosseum and increased its seating capacity.