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Western Illinois Historical Review Vol. I Spring 2009 The Colosseum as an Enduring Icon of Rome: A Comparison of the Reception of the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand; When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall; And when Rome falls - the World. 1 The preceding quote by Lord Byron is just one example of how the Colosseum and its spectacles have captivated people for centuries. However, before the Colosseum was constructed, the Circus Maximus served as Rome s premier entertainment venue. The Circus was home to gladiator matches, animal hunts, and more in addition to the chariot races. When the Colosseum was completed in 80 CE, it became the new center of ancient Roman amusement. In the modern day, thousands of tourists each year visit the ruins of the Colosseum , while the Circus Maximus serves as an open field for joggers, bikers, and other recreational purposes, and is not necessarily an essential stop for tourists.
The Collosseum as an Enduring Icon of Rome Western Illinois Historical Review 4 nearby statue of Nero, called the “Colossus.”13 Located in the heart of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum was constructed over the former site of the lake that was part of Nero’s Domus Aurea, after it was drained.Vespasian survived to see the first and second stories constructed
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