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The construction of the Coliseum begun in the year 72 A.D. instead of a lake which appertained to the Domus Aurea from Nero.
It took approx. 50'000 spectators. Today it is doubted that sea battles were performed.
The oval is approx. 190 m long and 155 m broad. The outer wall is 57 m high and has four storeys.
The Coliseum has his name possibly from a gigantic statue of Nero near the amphitheater.
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