... of the most recognizable landmarks of history. The Colosseum is shaped like a modern time football court and could seat as many as 50000 spectators. Built in the form of an ellipse, the Colosseum has a perimeter of 1729 feet and height of 161 feet (www.teachingtools.com). The oval-shaped, sand-covered floor of the arena originally could be flooded for water ... ...

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