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The outer wall of the Roman Colosseum.
The Roman Colosseum
The arena floor covered a network of hoists & cages for wild animals.
Arch of Constantine
One of the Imperial Romes last monuments, built in AD 315. It was built to celebrate
Constantine's victory in AD 312 over his co-emperor Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.
(Click on the Roman Coin to view page 2 of 2)
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The Roman Colosseum
One of the most recognized symbols in the
entire world, the 2000 year old Colosseum is an enormous example of the grandeur that was Ancient Rome. The Roman ampetheater
was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in AD72. Deadly gladiatorial combats & wild animal fights were staged by emporors
& wealthy citizens largly to gain popularity. Slaughter was rampant: at the inaugural games in AD80, over 9,000 wild animals
were killed. The Colosseum could hold up to 55,000 people, who were seated according to rank. It was built on the site of
Nero's palace.
The Victor Emmanuel Monument
Begun in 1885 and inaugurated in 1911 in honor of the 1st king of unified Italy.
Circus Maximus (left)
The Circus is the large, oval track where Ancient Roman chariot races
were held. The chariots were open, two or four-wheeled vehicles pulled by horses and used for hunting, battles, racing, and
processions. These vehicles usually had two, three, or four horses, but on special occasions might be seen with up to ten
horses. Sometimes dogs, ostriches, or camels might be used in Rome to pull the chariots around the Circus Maximus. The Romans
loved the races as they were very exciting, with many spills and crashes. Charioteers balanced the risk of accidental death
with the possibility (if they were skilled) to become popular heroes.
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