Roman+Colloseum

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 * Ancient Roman Colosseum By: Amber Block 4 **
 * Building started in 72 A.D. and finished in 80 A.D.
 * Largest amphitheater built in Empire
 * Could hold up to 70,000 spectators
 * Roman Colosseum was 1st known as Flavian Amphitheater
 * Was built in location of emperor Nero's lake which was below his palace
 * Colosseum was used until year 217
 * It was repaired in year 238
 * In the Middle Ages the Colloseum was converted to a fortress
 * Colosseum got its name in Middle Ages from the Latin word "colosses" meaning colossal referring to a gigantic statue of Emperor Nero
 * Wild animals were kept in cages to fight each other and Gladiators in the Colloseum
 * It was estimated that 5,000 animals were killed the day the Colosseum opened
 * Chariot racing was most popular thing in the Colloseum