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Transcript of Rome, italy powerpoint
By: Megan Couturier
Coliseum Villa Borghese Gardens
Pyramid of Cestius
Circus Maximus
CapitolineHill
Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of Rome
construction started in 70 AD, opened in 80 AD
built by Vespasian and Titus
was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology
built of concrete and stone
largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire
Villa Borghese Gardensthird largest public park in Rome
contains a number of buildings, museums, and attractions
built by Flaminio Ponzio, sketches by Scipione Borghese
Pyramid of Cestiusancient pyramid near the Porta San Paolo and the
Protestant Cemetery
built as a tomb for a rich Roman magistrate
best preserved ancient buildings in Rome
Circus Maximusancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass
entertainment venue
used for religious ceremonies and public feasts, horse and chariot racing, athletics, plays and recitals, beast-hunts and gladiator contests
was later destroyed by demolition and is now a public park
Capitoline HillOne of the seven hills of Rome
Was the citadel of the earliest Romans
Located between the Forum and the Campus Martius