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Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world that was built in the 1st century AD.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Colosseum
10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Colosseum
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Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world that was built in the 1st century AD.
This building was built by Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD.
Colosseum used to be used for gladiator performances, animal battles, and other cultural events.
In the Colosseum there is a basement that is used as a place to prepare the gladiator before the show begins.
Colosseum has a capacity of around 50,000 spectators during its heyday.
This building was built using bricks and cement, and was built without using modern heavy equipment as used today.
Due to age and weather changes, Colosseum suffered quite severe damage, and now only has half of its original height.
Colosseum has been used as a model for modern stadiums around the world, including the Olympic stadium in London.
Colosseum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and is a symbol of culture and history of Italy.
In 1980, Colosseum was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
