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In the present day it is a major tourist attraction, almost a symbol of the city of Rome. In ancient times it was an entertainment center.
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∙ 14y agoThe purpose of the colosseum was to host public sport events, entertainment, or assemblies.
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∙ 13y agoThe Colosseum was originally built for shows, such as gladiators fights, plays, etc.
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∙ 14y agothis is where they had the spectacular chariot races and gladiator battles.
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∙ 13y agoThe function of the Coloseum was for entertainment pruposes and public executions (public executions were also considered "entertainment" by the Romans).
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How many colosseums are there in rome?
There was one Coliseum. The Coliseum was an arena. But no other arena was a Coliseum. (Sited, Ms. Berryhill.Feb23.2016)
How did ancient Rome make the Coliseum?
By slave labour.
Why was the Coliseum in Rome made?
The coliseum in rome was made for entertainment purposes for the people of rome and its governers and emperor. Except the entertainment was gory , there were gladiators that slaughtered each other or they fought animals and loads of these people and animals died just to entertain the people of rome.
How much money will it cost to go to the catacombs of rome?
Free it was no money to get in the coliseum
What happened to the roman coliseum?
in 847 an earthquake hit the city of Rome shattering the roman coliseum. Parts of the arena fell of due to this and since the coliseum was made with the finest stone the remaining pieces were used to make other structures
What was the purpose of the coliseum and gladiators in Rome?
For the most part public entertainment, the coliseum* was also used to represent the wealth and intelligence of Rome.
Is the coliseum in rome or Greece?
Rome
How much is a ticket for the Coliseum in Rome?
There was no charge for entering the Coliseum when I was there.
Which city coliseum located?
Coliseum is located in Rome, Italy.
What city in Italy has the coliseum?
The Colosseum is in Rome, Italy.Every important Roman city had a coliseum, (and many modern cities have one), but when one says "The Coliseum", it is usually assumed to be the one in ancient Rome.
A landmark in Rome?
The Coliseum.
Do people still fight int he coliseum in rome?
People have not fought in the coliseum in Rome in centuries. Although the coliseum is in ruins, tourists still view the remains.
What are the release dates for The Coliseum of Rome - 1913?
The Coliseum of Rome - 1913 was released on: USA: 3 December 1913
How many colosseums are there in rome?
There was one Coliseum. The Coliseum was an arena. But no other arena was a Coliseum. (Sited, Ms. Berryhill.Feb23.2016)
Was the coliseum in Britain?
No, it Is in Rome, Italy
How many arches does the coliseum have?
The Coliseum in Rome has 80 entrance arches,and 6base arches.
Where would you find the ruins of the Coliseum?
rome
