New Seven Wonders of the World:
The Colosseum
AD 70
Rome, Italy
Welcome to the NEW Seven Wonders of the World Series. New7Wonders of the World was an initiative started in 2000 as a Millennium project to choose Wonders of the World from a selection of 200 existing monuments. It was a popularity poll and the Foundation claimed that more than 100 million votes were cast through the Internet or by telephone. Winners were announced in 2007.
The COLOSSEUM, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest amphitheatre in the world. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.
The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
P.S. The Colosseum is the only New World Wonder that ThePharmGirl has visited (so far).
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