Colosseum
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The Colosseum is an iconic ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome, renowned for hosting gladiatorial contests and public spectacles and symbolizing the architectural grandeur of the Roman Empire.
Aliases (6)
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
World Heritage Site
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ancient Roman amphitheatre → archaeological site → landmark → tourist attraction → |
| alsoKnownAs |
Amphitheatrum Flavium
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Flavian Amphitheatre → |
| architecturalStyle |
ancient Roman architecture
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| builtUnderEmperor |
Vespasian
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| capacity |
about 50,000 spectators
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up to 80,000 spectators → |
| completedUnderEmperor |
Titus
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| constructionEnd |
c. 80 CE
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| constructionStart |
c. 70 CE
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| continent |
Europe
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| coordinateLatitude |
41.8902° N
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| coordinateLongitude |
12.4922° E
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| country |
Italy
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| currentUse |
cultural events
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tourist attraction → |
| damagedBy |
earthquakes
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stone robbing → |
| featuredOn |
Italian five-cent euro coin
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| hasFeature |
Velarium (retractable awning system)
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arena → cavea (seating tiers) → hypogeum (underground structures) → outer arcaded façade → vomitoria (entrances and exits) → |
| height |
about 48 metres
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| heritageDesignation |
New7Wonders of the World (2007)
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| laterModifiedByEmperor |
Domitian
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| length |
about 189 metres
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| locatedIn |
Lazio
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historic centre of Rome → |
| location |
Rome
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| managedBy |
Parco archeologico del Colosseo
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| materialUsed |
brick-faced concrete
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marble → travertine limestone → tuff → |
| numberOfStoreys |
4
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| ownedBy |
Italian state
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| partOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Centre of Rome"
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| primaryFunction |
amphitheatre for public spectacles
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| recognizedAs |
New7Wonders of the World
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| religiousAssociation |
site of Good Friday Way of the Cross led by the Pope
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| shape |
elliptical
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| symbolOf |
Roman Empire
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Rome → ancient Rome → |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSince |
1980
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| usedFor |
animal hunts
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dramas based on Classical mythology → gladiatorial contests → mock sea battles (naumachiae) → public executions → |
| visitorCount |
millions of visitors per year
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| width |
about 156 metres
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Referenced by (25)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Roman Forum
→
Temple of Venus and Roma → |
adjacentTo |
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Colosseum
("Flavian Amphitheatre")
→
Colosseum ("Amphitheatrum Flavium") → |
alsoKnownAs |
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Nuremberg Congress Hall
("Colosseum in Rome")
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The Circus, Bath ("Colosseum in Rome") → |
inspiredBy |
|
Forum Magnum
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Palatine Hill → |
near |
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Arch of Titus
→
Circus Maximus → |
nearby |
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Domus Aurea
("Flavian Amphitheatre")
→
Domus Aurea → |
partlyBuiltOverBy |
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Thysdrus
("Colosseum in Rome")
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amphitheatreComparableTo |
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Vespasian
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buildingProject |
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Flavian dynasty
("Flavian Amphitheatre")
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built |
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Rome
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contains |
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Temple of Venus and Roma
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facing |
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Velarium
("Flavian Amphitheater")
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featureOf |
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Parco archeologico del Colosseo
("Colosseum archaeological area")
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hasPart |
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New7Wonders of the World
("Roman Colosseum")
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includesMonument |
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Parco archeologico del Colosseo
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manages |
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Roman Empire
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notableBuilding |
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El Jem Amphitheatre
("Colosseum in Rome")
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similarTo |
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Velarium
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usedIn |
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Roman concrete
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usedInStructure |