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title: Colosseum Cross-Section
author: S. R. Koehler
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/951/colosseum-cross-section/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Colosseum Cross-Section
_Authored by S. R. Koehler_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/951.jpg)
## Image Caption
A cross-section of the [Colosseum](https://www.worldhistory.org/Colosseum/) or Flavian [Amphitheatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/amphitheatre/) in [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/) (begun in 72 CE). The diagram illustrates the four floors with wide access stairways and the outer decoration of (starting from the bottom) Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Koehler, S. R. (2012, November 02). Colosseum Cross-Section. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Koehler, S. R.. "Colosseum Cross-Section." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 02, 2012. .
### MLA
Koehler, S. R.. "Colosseum Cross-Section." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Nov 2012, .
## License & Copyright
[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833318084/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833318084/) by [**S. R. Koehler**](http://www.flickr.com/photos/psulibscollections/5833318084/). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 02 November 2012. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.