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Colosseum
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE). The massive arena held 50,000 spectators and hosted...

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Colosseum Cross-Section
A cross-section of the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre in 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...

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Colosseum Floor (Hypogea)
View of the underground rooms of the Colosseum. The Flavian amphitheater, built between 72 and 80 AD, has two floors built below the cavea, using what was perhaps the pond of Nero.

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Colosseum, Stucco Decoration.
Colosseum, Rome. Remains of once vividly painted stucco on the vault of one of the main entrances. 72-80 CE.

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Colosseum - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
The Colosseum (the Flavian amphitheater) is the largest amphitheater the Romans ever constructed, with a circumference of 545 m, height of 50 m, 189m long and 156 wide. The exterior wall of travertine stone has been estimated to 100,000 tons...

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Colosseum Valley - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
The Colosseum (the Flavian amphitheater) is the largest amphitheater the Romans ever constructed, with a circumference of 545 m, height of 50 m, 189m long and 156m wide. The exterior wall of travertine stone has been estimated to 100,000...

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Colosseum from the Top Wall - Ancient Rome Live (AIRC)
The Colosseum (the Flavian amphitheater) is the largest amphitheater the Romans ever constructed, with a circumference of 545 m, height of 50 m, 189m long and 156 wide. The exterior wall of travertine stone has been estimated to 100,000 tons...

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Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium), c. 70-80 C.E., Rome
More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=9wguQaBYKec Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium), c. 70-80 C.E., Rome Speakers: Valentina Follo (courtesy of Context Travel), Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker Cover photo by Julia Avra...

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Christian Martyrs in Colosseum
Christian Martyrs in Colosseum, painting by Konstantin Flavitsky, 1862 CE.
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

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The Brutal History of the Colosseum in 3D
The Colosseum: Ancient Rome’s Super Stadium - in stunning 3D! Step into the blood-pumping heart of the Roman Empire and experience the awe-inspiring story of the Colosseum—the ultimate symbol of power, engineering, and spectacle. From...