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The Flavian Amphitheatre, Commonly Called the Colosseum at Rome: Its History and Substructures Compared With Other Amphitheatres (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The great excavations carried on in this colossal building in the years 1874 and 1875, have thrown an entirely new light on its history. These were made under the level of the ground, at the foot of the podium, which is the same as that of the original arena; this large level space had been indifferently called the ground, the floor, the stage, the area, or the arena; no one had any idea that the original pavement would be found 21 ft. below that level, and that the intervening space was filled with walls and passages, dens for wild beasts, places for lifts to send up men, and dogs, and animals: and canals for water, and several other contrivances for the use of the performers on the stage above, for practically the arena was the stage on which the performances took place. These excavations have enabled us to ascertain that this had been a boarded floor covered with sand, or arena (whence its name), and that this floor could be moved and replaced in a short time, at the word of the Emperor. The evidence of this is brought out clearly in the present work. Large corbels, or brackets, are provided for placing the boards upon when removed, and keeping them out of sight of the people in the galleries; they project from the wall below the podium, in the passage over the dens.
We had all of us hitherto been taught that this enormous structure had been all built in ten years by the Flavian emperors; this is the uniform modern history, but no ancient author says so. It is only one of the so-called "Roman Traditions," which (as I am obliged to repeat continually) are nothing but the conjectures of learned men during the last three centuries, especially Panvinius and his school in the seventeenth. In the present instance it is evident that so far from having been all built in ten years, it was more than a century about f...
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332128521
- ISBN 13 9781332128525
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages292
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Flavian Amphitheatre, commonly known as the Colosseum, one of the most iconic structures of ancient Rome. The author takes readers on a journey through time, uncovering the secrets hidden within the Colosseum's massive walls. The book goes beyond the familiar narrative of the Flavian Emperors' construction, revealing evidence of earlier building phases dating back to the time of Nero and even earlier. The author explores the use of the structure as a gymnasium and the location of a vast reservoir, revealing the amphitheatre's use for gladiatorial combat, public spectacles, and even simulated naval battles. Through meticulous archaeological evidence, the author reconstructs the building's stages of development, highlighting the ingenuity of Roman engineering and architecture, as well as the grandeur and brutality of Roman entertainment. The book offers a captivating and detailed account of the Colosseum's history, revealing how this remarkable structure evolved over centuries, from its origins as a temporary wooden theatre to its enduring legacy as a symbol of imperial Rome. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332128525_0
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