10 interesting facts about the Colosseum, one of the 7 wonders.

December 5, 2023 By Mr Raushan

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is constructed in an oval shape.

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About 1 million tonnes of concrete was used along with stones and bricks to build this attractive structure.

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The Colosseum was built between 72 AD and 75 AD, located in the city of Italy.

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The Colosseum was built by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian Dynasty.

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The Colosseum was built as a gift to the people of Rome.

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In 2007, the Colosseum was chosen as one of the 8 wonders of the world.

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The height of the wall of the Colosseum is 156 feet and the circumference is 1788 feet.

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The most surprising thing is that 5 lakh people and 1 lakh animals have lost their lives here just for entertainment.

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You will be surprised to know that there are more than 80 entrances in the Colosseum.

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Rome's Colosseum has seating space for approximately 50,000 people.

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