2008 Southern Italy, Part 2 / 2008_Italy_200806080117
Noah & Yaron
6/8/2008

ysarid@pacbell.net

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Originally capable of seating around 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century.