Colosseum facts here !

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The amphitheater is reached through eighty entrance arches, and therefore the name "Colosseum" was supported the stupendous sculpture of Emperor Nero (the big of Nero) that stood next to the amphitheater in those days.

the overall perimeter of the runway is 527 meters.

For building materials, they used stone (the 1st row of arches), lighter bricks (the second and third row of arches) and concrete.

the outside is finished with limestone from the hills from Tivoli.

Marble was used for the benches and for the inside wall cladding.

The sq., activity seventy six by forty four meters, was enclosed by a four-meter-high wall.

It indicates that 300,000 to 500,000 individuals lost their lives within the amphitheatre arena!

The grandstand stands were divided into four showrooms.

The seats nighest to the square were reserved for senators, judges, and different necessary people.

Even the emperor includes a special chest

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nice pic!