The Colosseum is probably the most famous symbol of Rome. Built a century, this great stage could accommodate 45,000 spectators and was the largest Roman amphitheater in the world.
Hosted gladiator fights, shows of wild beasts, and perhaps bring the first Christians. Throughout the Middle Ages, the Colosseum, it was decided to add a martyr's death and was therefore considered a sacred place.
Hosted gladiator fights, shows of wild beasts, and perhaps bring the first Christians. Throughout the Middle Ages, the Colosseum, it was decided to add a martyr's death and was therefore considered a sacred place.
History
The construction of the Colosseum began under the emperor Vespasian (69-79) and was completed by his son (79-81) Titus in 80 AD. It was built at the site of an artificial lake created by Nero in the valley between the hills of Rome and the Domus Aurea in front of his palace.
The sand was then known as the Flavian Amphitheater, after the name of the emperors who built it. The name "Colosseum" was not used until the seventh century and comes from the colossal statue of Nero that was here. After Nero's death, the statue has become a representation of Helios, the sun god. That lasted until the Middle Ages, when melted, probably by his bronze medal.
The amphitheater was used for gladiator fights, naval battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles and dramas based on Classical mythology. The inaugural festival of the Flavian Amphitheatre, which was the largest amphitheater in the world, lasted 100 days, during which more than 5,000 wild animals died in the sand.
The sand was then known as the Flavian Amphitheater, after the name of the emperors who built it. The name "Colosseum" was not used until the seventh century and comes from the colossal statue of Nero that was here. After Nero's death, the statue has become a representation of Helios, the sun god. That lasted until the Middle Ages, when melted, probably by his bronze medal.
The amphitheater was used for gladiator fights, naval battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles and dramas based on Classical mythology. The inaugural festival of the Flavian Amphitheatre, which was the largest amphitheater in the world, lasted 100 days, during which more than 5,000 wild animals died in the sand.
The Colosseum at night
Arena was renovated about 230 AD, the Emperor Alexander Severus (222-35). Statistics, who met death Colosseum during the second festival, held in 240 AD, are impressive: the gladiators of 2000, 70 lions, 40 wild horses, 30 elephants, 30 leopards, 20 wild donkeys, giraffes, 19, 10 elk , 10 hyenas, 10 tiger, 1 hippo and rhino 1.
The Flavian Amphitheatre was damaged by fire and earthquakes several times but was always restored until the end of the fifth century. Gladiator fights were banned by the Emperor Honorius in 407 and Christian battles with wild animals was banned in the 523rd After this arena went out of use.
The Flavian Amphitheatre was damaged by fire and earthquakes several times but was always restored until the end of the fifth century. Gladiator fights were banned by the Emperor Honorius in 407 and Christian battles with wild animals was banned in the 523rd After this arena went out of use.
What to see
Outside the Roman Colosseum is made entirely of travertine, which extends to 527 meters, and four stories high. Arcs of the second and third stories were originally filled with statues. Were 80 entries, where the main two of which are reserved for the emperor and his entourage.
The interior is made of brick, limestone and marble, marble, small shows of today. Central location, arena, covered with a wooden floor and canvas to make it waterproof. This was a layer of sand to absorb the blood - in fact, "the arena" is derived from the Latin word for sand. The floor is now exposed to the underground tunnels where gladiators and wild beasts waiting for their fate, and crossed by a modern bridge.
The arena was surrounded by a wall 5 meters high to protect spectators from the attacks of wild beasts. At the top of the wall was on the podium, where the imperial party and other personalities have their seats.
Near the site of the imperial box is a cross, which replaces an earlier series to commemorate the Christians who are believed to have been martyred.
Above all was the cavea or rest area. This was divided into three levels: the lowest for men in the middle of the wealthy citizens, and the top of the general population. In total, the Colosseum could hold 45,000 spectators.
The base of the giant statue of Nero, after the theater is called, can be seen between the Colosseum and the nearby Temple of Venus and Rome.
The interior is made of brick, limestone and marble, marble, small shows of today. Central location, arena, covered with a wooden floor and canvas to make it waterproof. This was a layer of sand to absorb the blood - in fact, "the arena" is derived from the Latin word for sand. The floor is now exposed to the underground tunnels where gladiators and wild beasts waiting for their fate, and crossed by a modern bridge.
The arena was surrounded by a wall 5 meters high to protect spectators from the attacks of wild beasts. At the top of the wall was on the podium, where the imperial party and other personalities have their seats.
Near the site of the imperial box is a cross, which replaces an earlier series to commemorate the Christians who are believed to have been martyred.
Above all was the cavea or rest area. This was divided into three levels: the lowest for men in the middle of the wealthy citizens, and the top of the general population. In total, the Colosseum could hold 45,000 spectators.
The base of the giant statue of Nero, after the theater is called, can be seen between the Colosseum and the nearby Temple of Venus and Rome.
Inside the Coliseum
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