To them it was known as the "Amphitheatrum Flavium", which is Latin for "Flavian Amphitheater". They also gave it the nickname "Colosseum" because of the colossal statue of the emperor Nero which stood in the square before it. But Flavian Amphitheater is it's proper name.
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The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater, built for a variety of public gatherings and entertainments. It is a marvel of construction and innovation. Today it is the symbol of the city of Rome and a major tourist attraction.
Ancient observatory used to adjust Julian Calendar I think. Vatican is observatory used for Gregorian Calendar. Though I could be mistaken.
Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.Roman soldiers trained in their forts and sometimes in their camps.
Ancient Roman chariot races took place in a circus. Circus in Roman terms meant a ring or an oval course for running races. The largest was the Circus Maximus, which some say could hold 100,000 people. There were also the Circus Flaminius and the Circus Maritimus.