technology these huge, intricate buildings could be erected. The Roman Coliseum is an

example of these ancient structures.

Building of the Coliseum began c. 72 AD by Emperor Vespasian and was

completed in 80 AD by Vespasian's son Titus. The name "coliseum" came to be because

the Coliseum was next to a colossal statue of Nero. The original name of the huge

structure was The Amphiteatrum Flavium. (The Coliseum of Ancient Rome p 1)

When the arena was completely built emperor Titus inaugurated it with a blood

bath. For 100 days the arena shook with the roar of 50,000 people, the death of gladiators,

and the wild screams of 5,000 animals. This parade of killing lasted 4 centuries in spite of

Christian protest. (National Geographic Society pg. 451)

The Coliseum was over 160 feet high and had 80 entrances. It could hold nearly

50,000 people who came to watch gladiator fights and wild animal hunts. Throughout

the course of these fights as many as 10,000 people were killed. (The Coliseum of

and the wooden floors were made permanent. (The Coliseum of Ancient Rome p. 1)

is also no record of Christians being fed to lions unlike what many people believe today.

on what social caste you belonged to and your gender. The women and lower caste people

occasion some Romans could enter fights for a few short-lived moments of fame. There

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