angusarslaniancolosseum

Back to Home Page!! -Aqueducts -Construction of the Roman Roads -Nero -Life of a Roman Soldier -Slaves The Colosseums were used all the time to entertain. Romans loved to come and see what the Colosseum had in store for them today. The Colosseums were built between 69 AD and 82, Rome ’s Colosseum was considered a marvel of architectural engineering. Designed to hold huge crowds, the Colosseum was Rome ’s venue for extravagant spectacles. Gladiators were professional combatants, condemned criminals, slaves, or prisoners of war who entertained the Roman public by engaging in mortal combat with each other or with animals. The Colosseums sun 7 feet into the ground. When they weren’t needed they were covered by wooden boards. Some of the most popular performances involved the deaths of animals, slaves, or gladiators. One more thing to survive always be aware. You never know what will happen. A modern day connection is that we still use theater and entertainment today. It is all over the world and a lot of people go to see and enjoy it.
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