Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Colosseum

 


like section numbers at a modern stadium, the multiple entrances were numbered






underground holding areas for people and animals
 

one of several elevators that would lift from under the arena to the main floor


private tunnel entrance to Emporer's private box
white stones were special seating for Senators with names engraved

iron pieces (above) held the stacked stone but over time most were dug out and scavenged for the metal to be recycled for other uses, creating the pocked pattern

We had a private tour guide for the day.  He did a wonderful job leading us through, pointing out significant sights, and sharing history of what these areas looked like and how they were used at different times.

no climbing AND writing on walls