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By: Sebastián Sánchez, Ixan Castro & Luciana Angulo
Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to this informative journey through one of the most fascinating monuments of ancient Rome, the Colosseum! This enormous amphitheater was built in the first century AD and became a symbol of Roman power. People watched exciting gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even sea battles inside its walls. But the Colosseum did not survive without damage since earthquakes and time destroyed many parts of it. Was it only used for battles? No, it was also used for plays and public events. Why did the Romans build such a massive structure? They wanted to entertain and impress their people. Many visitors came to see the shows, and the building became a center of Roman life. The Colosseum is now a popular tourist attraction, and people love learning about its amazing history. Get ready to explore more about this incredible monument and its secrets!
Mock Sea battles
Mock Sea battles
As mentioned before, they used to fill the colosseum with water and simulate open sea battles between gladiators. This was mostly at the beggining since later on they made underground structures in the colosseum such as animal cages, that would get flooded if they continued hosting this activity.
Colosseum Visitors Per Event
Colosseum Visitors Per Event
This is an aproximate of how many people used to go to the colosseum per event. Almost 8% of the population used to go to, and this is per event, not counting that in a day they were many other events, meaning more people went weekly.
Real Dramas Restaged
Real Dramas Restaged
Romans also liked dramas, but in a more radical aspect. They would restage historical fights with real weapons, often played by prisioners.
If you find intersting what we showed you, then stay tuned for more intersting features about the past!
If you find intersting what we showed you, then stay tuned for more intersting features about the past!
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