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๐๏ธ Seven Wonders
Roman Colosseum
Largest amphitheatre ever built; hosted gladiatorial contests
๐ฎ๐น Italy Rome 80
๐๏ธ Why It Matters
1
Completed in 80 AD; 188 m long, 156 m wide and 48 m tall
2
Hosted gladiatorial contests, animal hunts (venatio) and even mock sea battles
3
New 7 Wonders (2007); symbol of Rome's imperial power and engineering genius
Could hold 80,000 spectators and had a retractable canvas roof (velarium)
Quick Facts
Category
๐๏ธ Seven Wonders
Country
๐ฎ๐น Italy
Location
Rome
Key Year
80
About
Largest amphitheatre ever built; hosted gladiatorial contests