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Colossal Structure – New Seven Wonders

Rome’s Coliseum: One of the world’s iconic tourist attractions, it was the most colossal of the arenas Rome built for the amusement of its citizens, the delight of its lions, and the consternation of its Christians. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it was begun by Emperor Vespasian and finished by Titus in 80 A.D. In its heyday, it accommodated 50,000 fans plus one emperor’s box for the popular thumbs-up-or-down ceremony.

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