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Are there any similar structures like the Colosseum that are still standing today?
Yes, the Romans built many amphitheatres (arenas). At least 230 of them have been found in the areas which were covered by the Roman Empire. Not all of them are still standing, for many there are just ruins left. 94 of them are in Italy, 35 in France, 34 in Tunisia, 15 in England, 10 in Spain, 5 in Algeria, Bulgaria and Switzerland, ,4 in Libya and in Wales 3 in Austria, Croatia Germany,Israel, Portugal, Romania, and Turkey, 2 in Cyprus, Hungary, Scotland and Syria, and 1 in Albania, Greece , Holland, Lebanon, Morocco and Serbia.
The city of Rome had two amphitheatres. Besides the Colosseum there was the Amphitheatrum Castrense. The second most famous standing Roman amphitheatre is the Arena of Verona, where they hold concerts and opera performances. Other amphitheatres which are still quite intact are in Pula (Croatia), Arles, Frejus, and Nimes (France), Capua (Italy), Tarragona (Spain), El Djem and Oudna (Tunisia).
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When was the Coliseum in Rome first built?
The Colosseum which could hold an estimated 80,000 patrons, was completed in 70 AD. The emperors Vespasian and Titus are given credit for its construction. It remains the largest amphitheater in the world and was a crowning achievement of Roman architecture.
How did the Colosseum become a wonder?
The Colosseum is one of the wonders of the world first of all because of it's longevity. Despite all the vandalism and natural disasters, it is still standing, due to its solid structure. It is also a marvel of ancient engineering, in its design, and its underground and above ground facilities.
What did Romans build that have lasted for centuries?
Aqueducts, roads and some buildings were all things built by the Romans that are still around today. Some aqueducts can and are still used, while many European highways follow the ancient Roman roads. The Colosseum, Pantheon and may of the tombs along the Via Appia are buildings still standing.
Why did only a portion of the roman colosseum stay standing?
this is because it has been worn down and eroded over the hundreds of years it has been there The Colosseum has also been a victim of vandalism. Its marbles, statuary and other embellishments were stripped off during the middle ages and used for other works.
What is the oldest aqueduct in Rome that is still standing?
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