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 =The Colosseum =

 ==The colosseum was a huge public entertainment center. It was constructed around 70 A.D. and was made of stone and concrete. Only a portion of the original colosseum is left in Rome, but it still dominates the Roman skyline. The main reason why the whole thing didn't last is because of the destruction by some earthquakes. Also, engineers used some of the stone to build St. Peter's Basilica. Clowns, jugglers, and acrobats performed there. Today, people go to watch a circus that involves the same thing. In ancient Rome they would have more than clowns, jugglers, and acrobats. There would be violent scenes such as wild animal fights and gladiators. Gladiators were slaves that would try to kill the other for their freedom. The living gladiator would then become free. Most ancient Romans found death, violence and blood very entertaining. The colosseum was the greatest Roman amphitheater in most opinions of ancient Rome. This could seat 45,000 spectaters, but with people standing up too, it could fit 70,000. The most magnificent thing about all of this is that admission was free  !==





The Colosseum's true name is Flavian Amphitheter**
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