No.10 - The ColiseumThe Coliseum was probably built, as many great Roman buildings were, in celebration of a military triumph. It is estimated that the Coliseum held between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, putting it on par with many modern sports stadiums, but it was an engineering marvel. Over 157-feet tall and 620-feet long, the Coliseum was an enormous undertaking, even for the Romans and their advanced engineering abilities. They introduced arches and vaults to give the building extra strength, and below the arena was a complex system of tunnels, elevators and even hydraulic mechanisms. The Roman Empire embarked upon this longest construction project to create a physical symbol of the glory of Rome.Started: Circa A.D. 70Completed: Circa A.D. 80Duration: 10 years
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