... , however, things began to change. Popularity of Christianity was increasing. Roman emperors were trading their purple pagan robes for white Christian garments. Theodosius was the first emperor make Christianity the official religion of Rome, banning all worship of old Roman gods. Because Christians frowned upon the Gladiatorial games, the year 404 finally brought these spectacles to an end. Execution of criminals, wild animal hunts and ... of abuse from quarrymen, looters, tourists and nature could not totally destroy this structure. Its renewed popularity in the early 1800's by Napoleo...

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