1Contents1 Name2 History3 Physical Description4 Uses5 conclusion234567Name8A map of central Rome during the Roman Empire9HistoryVespasian completed up to the third storyTitus finished and inauguratedDomitianconstructed the hypogeumincreased its seating capacity10Map of medieval Rome depicting the Colosseum11 By the late 6th century A small church had been built into the structure of the amphitheatre. The arena was converted into a cemetery(墓地墓地, 公墓公墓). The numerous vaulted spaces in the arcades(拱形走道拱形走道) under the seating were converted into housing and workshops, and are still being rented out as late as the 12th century. several changes of use during the medieval period 12Around 1200 It is used as a castle.In 1349 Severe damage was inflicted on the Colosseum by the great earthquakeThe early 19th century A religious order(宗教团体宗教团体) moved into the northern third of the Colosseum in the mid-14th century and continued to inhabit it until as late as the early 19th century. 13Physical DescriptionA. ExteriorB. Interior seatingC. Arena and hypogeumD. Supporting buildings14 The exterior of the Colosseum15Original faade of the ColosseumEntrance LII of the Colosseum, with Roman numerals still visible16The inter part of the ColosseumCross-section (横截面图横截面图) 17 It is elliptical . 189 meters (615 ft / 640 Roman feet) long, 156 meters (510 ft / 528 Roman feet) wide, a base area : 6 acres (24,000 m2). the height of the outer wall : 48 meters (157 ft / 165 Roman feet). the central arena : 87 m (287 ft) long , 55 m (180 ft) wide, surrounded by a wall 5 m (15 ft) high18Special boxes were provided at the north and south ends respectively for the Emperor and the Vestal Virgins, providing the best views of the arena. Flanking them at the same level was a broad platform or podium for the senatorial class, who were allowed to bring their own chairs. Interior seating19Side view of Colosseum seating Stone (and later marble) seating was provided for the citizens and nobles, who presumably would have brought their own cushions with them. Inscriptions identified the areas reserved for specific groups.202122Detail of the hypogeumThe arena itself was 83 meters by 48 meters. It comprised a wooden floor covered by sand , covering an elaborate underground structure called the hypogeum . It consisted of a two-level subterranean network of tunnels and cages beneath the arena where gladiators and animals were held before contests began. 23 Eighty vertical shafts provided instant access to the arena for caged animals and scenery pieces concealed underneath; larger hinged platforms, called hegmata, provided access for elephants and the like. Substantial quantities of machinery also existed in the hypogeum. Elevators and pulleys raised and lowered scenery and props, as well as lifting caged animals to the surface for release. 24Supporting buildingsIn addition to the amphitheatre itself, many other buildings nearby were linked to the games. Immediately to the east is the remains of the Ludus Magnus, a training school for gladiators. 25UseIt was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events26Today is now a major tourist attraction in Rome vMedieval vToday 27ConclusionSevere damage was inflicted on the Colosseum. It is one of Romes most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church.28the Seven Wonders of the World The Great Pyramid of Giza 2500 BC Approximate - Egyptians Statue of Zeus at Olympia 435 BC - Greeks - Destroyed Fire Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 550 BC - Anatolians - Destroyed Fire 356 BC Mausoleum of Halicarnassus 315 BC - Hellenized Carians - Destroyed Earthquake 29Lighthouse of Alexandria 3rd Century BC - Hellenistic Civilization - Destroyed Earthquake Hanging Gardens of Babylon 600 BC - Babylonians - Destroyed Earthquake Colossus of Rhodes 292-280 BC - HellenisticA Civilization - Destroyed 224 BC Earthquake 30THANK YOU!Make Presentation much more fun31