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This is the most breathtaking architectural masterpiece of Ancient Rome
Construction of the Colosseum began under emperor Vespasian ... looted and repurposed to construct other buildings in Rome.
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Questions & Answers
Was the Colosseum the original "sports stadium"? Were there other big gathering places? ~Liam Answer: The Circus Maximus in Rome, a long oval-shaped race-course with a spine down the middle ...
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Colosseum: Tourist who carved on wall 'unaware of arena's age'
A tourist filmed carving names on to an inner wall at Rome's ancient Colosseum says he did not realise how old the monument was when he acted. Bristol-based Ivan Dimitrov made the comment in a ...
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Rome Colosseum: Italy unveils plan for new floor with gladiator’s view
Rome's ancient Colosseum has not had an arena floor since the 19th Century The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome's ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the ...
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Gladiator for a Night at the Colosseum? Some Romans Are Up in Arms.
By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of the ...