Sunday, April 11, 2010

COLOSSEUM


Colosseum is a historical relic in the form of a large theater / Amphitheatre which is one of the "Seven Wonders of the Medieval World." Located in the State Capital of Italy, Rome, called the original "Flavian Amphitheatre", founded by King Vespasian and completed by his son Titus.
About the year of manufacture is still no difference conviction. Some argue that the Colosseum was built in 79 BC, there is also a notion that was made between the years 70-82 AD. But, most archaeologists believe that the Colosseum was built in 70-82 AD Origin of the name Colosseum was derived from a sculpture as tall as 130 feet or 40 m, named Colossus. Colosseum is set to accommodate 50,000 spectators.




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  1. Antique buildings during the Roman empire which still exist today despite being damaged, but still strong to this day.

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