The Colosseum
Roman citizens during 29 – 68 A.D. needed an amphitheatre, and the only one built until that time was too small. The emperor of that time called Caligula started the works for a new amphitheatre, but for many reasons he had to stop when a new emperor came to the power, after him came another emperor, and another, and all they tried to built a amphitheatre, but non of them could construct something that could survive through time, and also satisfy the needs of citizens, until the Flavian Family got the power, and the new emperor that represented them called Vespasian, chosen by the Senate, decided to reconcile the Roman citizens with the new masters building something extremely gorgeous, called The Colosseum.
The construction of this wonderful amphitheatre started in 72 A.D and took ten years to finish it. During the period of construction, after Vespasian, took control of the building his son called Titus but was completed by the following emperor, Domitian, Titus' brother. When construction was complete they celebrated it with magnificent games that lasted one hundred days. After a period of time, the Colosseum was characterized by held games, the most popular were hunt (the venations) and gladiatorial games ( the munera). The organization of the games, which involved great expenses, became a matter of public interest and was regulated by many laws, people even established foundations in their wills, intended to finance these games after their death with the money from the interests. In relation to fighters(gladiators), the prisons were the places where the gladiators had their training for fighting against beasts, that was a kind of show for citizens. The Colosseum lasted in service for four and a half centuries, because of different situations that deteriorate its structure, for several reasons, for example big fires that began because the theatre was struck by thunderbolts, and earthquakes, but the main reason for the end of the games was the military and financial crisis of the western part of the empire. The last gladiatorial combat is recorded in 404, and the last hunt in 523. Finally, in VIII-IX centuries the amphitheatre was completely abandoned.
In conclusion, this huge construction represent a symbol of Rome’s History and also it is a wonderful example of roman architecture. Nowadays is conserved in good conditions because it is used as a tourist attraction, also was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The construction of this wonderful amphitheatre started in 72 A.D and took ten years to finish it. During the period of construction, after Vespasian, took control of the building his son called Titus but was completed by the following emperor, Domitian, Titus' brother. When construction was complete they celebrated it with magnificent games that lasted one hundred days. After a period of time, the Colosseum was characterized by held games, the most popular were hunt (the venations) and gladiatorial games ( the munera). The organization of the games, which involved great expenses, became a matter of public interest and was regulated by many laws, people even established foundations in their wills, intended to finance these games after their death with the money from the interests. In relation to fighters(gladiators), the prisons were the places where the gladiators had their training for fighting against beasts, that was a kind of show for citizens. The Colosseum lasted in service for four and a half centuries, because of different situations that deteriorate its structure, for several reasons, for example big fires that began because the theatre was struck by thunderbolts, and earthquakes, but the main reason for the end of the games was the military and financial crisis of the western part of the empire. The last gladiatorial combat is recorded in 404, and the last hunt in 523. Finally, in VIII-IX centuries the amphitheatre was completely abandoned.
In conclusion, this huge construction represent a symbol of Rome’s History and also it is a wonderful example of roman architecture. Nowadays is conserved in good conditions because it is used as a tourist attraction, also was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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