Colosseum

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Colosseum by Mind Map: Colosseum

1. External forces that might affect it

1.1. Earthquakes

1.1.1. It shakes the ground so it moves the rocks and makes them move

1.2. rain

1.2.1. Rain will hit it and cause minor damage but over time it will do something.

1.3. snow

1.3.1. Snow may melt and do a bit of damage to the stones and make minor damage

1.4. Winds

1.4.1. Wind may blow on the stone to cause it to force it to fall of off

2. How it can support the weight that is put on it

2.1. It can support the weight because it is solid, which means it is rock all the way through.

2.1.1. Also rock is a very durable and strong materiel

2.2. some examples of weight that will affect it

2.2.1. People sitting on the seats

2.2.1.1. Large beasts running around

3. Cool Facts

3.1. It can hold 50000 to 80000 people.

3.2. The Colosseum's original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium

3.3. Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian[5] in around 70–72 AD, funded by the spoils taken from the Jewish Temple after the Siege of Jerusalem.

3.4. It was originally named Flavian Amphitheater.

3.5. it was remained in use for nearly 500 years. The last recorded games were held in it in the 6th century.

3.6. The Colosseum was built by Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian dynasty, for Titus, his successor.

3.7. Colosseum is the largest Roman amphitheatres in the world.

3.8. It is a solid structure

4. Purpose

4.1. Form

4.1.1. It was 189 meters long and 156 meters wide with a base area of 24,000 m² with a height of more than 48 meter.

4.1.1.1. Surrounded by a wall 5 meters tall

4.1.1.1.1. The levels of seating: senators, equestrian, intermediate categories, women and plebeians.

4.2. Function

4.2.1. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacle.

4.2.1.1. Such as animal hunts.

4.2.1.1.1. Gladiator fights