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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Roman Icons: The Colosseum
Inc. by K. Von Huben 10/2010 Please Introduction The Romans were one of the most amazing civilizations that ever rose to
power. They were military conquerors of course, but they were much more: they were engineers and architects so skilled that many of their buildings, roads, aqueducts and other structures are
not only still standing after 2,500 years, but are in use. This paper briefly explores the Roman ingenuity that went into creating one of the greatest of all buildings, the
Colosseum. Discussion The actual name of the Colosseum is the "Flavian Amphitheater" after the emperor, but no one uses those terms; it is known the world over as the Colosseum.
It is also an engineering marvel, showing once again the Roman expertise in architectural design and construction. The building, in todays language, is a multi-purpose structure; not only were the
gladiatorial contests held here, in which men fought each other as well as wild animals, but it could also be flooded to stage naval battles. That alone, in a structure
this size, is simply amazing. The ingenuity of the Roman designers can be found in the facts about the building. The Colosseum could seat more than 50,000 spectators and had
80 entrances; in bright sun, canvas could be pulled into position over the spectators using a "series of winches and pulleys" ("The Roman Colosseum in Rome Italy: A Short History";
hereafter "Short History"). The arena itself was "86 yards long and 50 yards wide, wooden and "covered in sand" to absorb blood, urine and other substances ("Short History"). Underneath the
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