The Colosseum is a symbol of Rome that attracts thousands of travelers each year willing to observe it up close and discover its mysteries. Despite its current state due to its use as a temple, warehouse, fortress or quarry, we can still recognize the greatness it had in 80 AD when it was inaugurated under the name of the Flavio amphitheatre. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1980 and one of the seven wonders of the world in 2007. Gladiator combats, naumaquias (naval battles), animal hunting, plays and even executions took place there. .
They could attend up to 65,000 spectators, the locations closest to the arena and therefore with greater visibility were reserved for the emperor and the senators, the lower the power of the attendees was. Attending the events was free and the different stands were accessed through 80 numbered doors. During the Middle Ages its use changed and it was used as a refuge and its stones were looted for the construction of other buildings until it was converted into a Christian sanctuary. This measure saved it from complete destruction.
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