Archaeology & History
July 31, 2012 ·
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Thousands of years ago the Colosseum was one of the greatest spectacles of the ancient world with huge crowds gathering to watch gladiators battle to the death. In a recent update to the Seven Wonders of the World the Colosseum was added due to it's status as one of only a handful of recognizable, world class ancient monuments still standing.
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The leaning Colosseum of Rome ?
By T.K. RandallJuly 31, 2012 ·
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The world famous Colosseum in Rome could be going the same way as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The ancient gladiator arena appears to be slanting about 40cm lower on its south side, prompting concerns by authorities and the initiation of an investigation in to whether emergency repairs need to be carried out. Cracks have also been discovered in slabs at the base of the building. It is thought that heavy traffic on the roads near to the Colosseum could be contributing to these issues.Thousands of years ago the Colosseum was one of the greatest spectacles of the ancient world with huge crowds gathering to watch gladiators battle to the death. In a recent update to the Seven Wonders of the World the Colosseum was added due to it's status as one of only a handful of recognizable, world class ancient monuments still standing.
The ancient Colosseum of Rome, where gladiators fought for their lives, is slanting about 40 cm (16 inches) lower on the south side than on the north, and authorities are investigating whether it needs urgent repairs.
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