Colosseum by Peyton


    The Colosseum is a structural marvel. It was built from 72 AD to 80 AD and is still the world's largest amphitheater and the largest structure in Rome. It could hold 50,000 to 80,000 people and everyone could get out in about 15 minutes using the 80 exits. It also had 5 levels and underground passageways. The underground passageways were similar to a backstage they would have lots of elevator and cages for animals.  They could even hoist up sets and features like hills and trees making the battle ground themed for different things. They could make the people and animals come up from the ground. On the playing surface there were nine inches of sand to absorb all the blood. In the seats, the emperor, governors, and senators would sit right next to the playing field.  One row up would be wealthy merchants and higher class people. Up from there, were mostly common people.
                                                                                                                                             








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  1. GrandpaJune 12, 2024 at 4:50 AM

    Great Blog Peyton. Great pictures and write up. Did you get a chance to go in the Colosseum? Was this your favorite thing in Rome?

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  2. GrandmaJune 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM

    Very impressive, Peyton! Thanks.

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  3. nalineeJune 16, 2024 at 2:01 AM

    excellent write up! you could write a tour guide. the fact about the 9 inches of sand is interesting. my favorite view of the Colosseum is when it is all lit up at night.

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  4. Wendy MurawskiJuly 5, 2024 at 2:04 PM

    Whoa. I love these pics & your description. I went to Athens for the first time and at first I thought your pictures were from there. Add that to your list of places to go since you liked the Colosseum!

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