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ARCHITECTURE
what is an amphitheatre
the site
before the Colosseum
description
foundations
building the Colosseum
drains
underground
ellipse
building materials
marbles
the image of the Colosseum
models
the awning
the Velia hill
The seven hills of Rome
All the numbers of the Colosseum

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GAMES
introduction
the origin of the games
gladiators
types of gladiators
organisation of games
the hunts
capture of the animals
the silvae
death penalty in the amphitheatre
expense for the games
seats in the Colosseum 
naumachia: what's that?
Spartacus, the rebel gladiator
graffiti about gladiators

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HISTORY
chronology
maps of the area during the centuries
ancient times
middle ages
from 1300 to 1700
modern times
dedication of the Colosseum
the romantic side
emperors
roman money
the Domus Aurea
use of the stones of the Colosseum
the Christians and the Colosseum
famous authors' reflections
how many were these Romans?
earthquakes in Rome
hit by thunderbolt
Roman weights and measures

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VARIOUS

links
faq
news
contact us
search
visit the Colosseum
visit the underground
Martial's De Spectaculis (latin text)
a license for gladiators
cats of the Colosseum
how many people visit the Colosseum?
isclaimer
feedback/Q&A
Cookies - Extended Information

 

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P I C T V R E S

 

 

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The Chapel of Santa Maria della PIetā, now disappeared, in the Colosseum arena

 


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A map of ancient Rome

 

 

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The "Bocca della Veritā"

 

 

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The famous LEGO Colosseum