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Monuments DAY: International

The Colosseum, originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre, was a significant venue for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles in ancient Rome, with seating estimates ranging from 50,000 to 87,000 people. It symbolizes Roman power and serves as a valuable representation of ancient architecture and culture today. The name change to Colosseum was influenced by the nearby statue of Nero, known as the Colossus of Nero.

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Monuments DAY: International

The Colosseum, originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre, was a significant venue for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles in ancient Rome, with seating estimates ranging from 50,000 to 87,000 people. It symbolizes Roman power and serves as a valuable representation of ancient architecture and culture today. The name change to Colosseum was influenced by the nearby statue of Nero, known as the Colossus of Nero.

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INTERNATIONAL

MONUMENTS
DAY
GRADE 9C
COLOSSEUM
The Colosseum was the scene of thousands of
hand-to-hand combats between gladiators, of
contests between men and animals, and of
many larger combats, including mock naval
engagements.
FACTS ON
COLOSSEUM

Contemporary estimates claimed the


Colosseum could seat up to 87,000
people,6 though modern, more
conservative estimates put that number
closer to 50,000 people
FLAVIAN
AMPHITHEATRE
The original name "Flavian Amphitheatre" was changed to the
Colosseum due to the great statue of Nero that was located at the
entrance of the Domus Aurea, "The Colossus of Nero". The Domus
Aurea was a great palace built under the orders of Nero after the
Fire of Rome.
IMPORTANCE
The Colosseum was important to ancient
Romans because it symbolized their power
and was an important party of their daily
lives for entertainment. It is important for
us today because it allows us to see
ancient Roman architecture and culture.
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YOU
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