The scene I like most
is when the shot captured the Colosseum in Rome. The shot captured from outside
to inside. The angle of showing the Colosseum is wonderful. There are many
audience waiting for the competition. They are very exciting. The Colosseum is a
symbol of Rome. Architectural design of the Colosseum is amazing. Three layers
of cicular arcade, is the largest cicular arena in Rome.
The Colosseum can accommodate 87,000 people. They were seated in a tiered arrangement that reflected the strictly stratified nature of Roman society. Special boxes were provided for the Emperor and the Vestal Virgins, providing the best views of the arena. Nearby them was a broad platform for the senatorial class, who were allowed to bring their own chairs.
The tier above the senators was occupied by the non-senatorial noble class or knights. The next level up was reserved for ordinary Roman citizens and was divided into two sections. The lower part was for wealthy citizens, while the upper part was for poor citizens. Specific sectors were provided for boys with their tutors, soldiers on leave and priests. Stone seating was provided for the citizens and nobles, who brought their own cushions with them.
Another level was added at the very top of the building during the reign of Domitian. This comprised a gallery for the common poor, slaves and women.
The Colosseum was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events. The shows, called munera, were always given by private individuals rather than the state. Another popular type of show was the animal hunt. This utilized a great variety of wild beasts, mainly imported from Africa and the Middle East, and included creatures such as rhinoceros, hippopotamuses, elephants, giaffes.
During the early days of the Colosseum, the building was used for simulated sea battles. Accounts of the inaugural games held by Titus in AD 80 describe it being filled with water for a display of specially trained swimming horses and bulls. There is also an account of a re-enactment of a famous sea battle between the Corcyrean Greeks and the Corinthians.
[sources: wikipedia]
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