The Colosseum
By TJ Rouse
Before We Start
Did you know there is a building in Rome, Italy that is still standing at 1,945 years old? The Colosseum is a giant battle arena built in 72 AD in Rome, Italy during the Roman Empire. In this article you will learn about how it was made, how it entertains people, and the Colosseum today.
How it was Built
Entertaining People
The Colosseum was a bad place to be one of the entertainers. for entertainment they had slaves fight to the death. We called those people gladiators. They didn't just fight each other they fought animals. All different people went to watch this terrible thing just entertainment.
The Colosseum Today
The Colosseum today is in great shape for how old it is. A big peace has fallen off it. The Colosseum is a big tourist attraction. It has lots of history behind and for some people that is very important.