Its base covers an area of about six acres, and it measures 48 meters high, 188 meters long, and 156 meters wide.
Its base covers an area of about six acres, and it measures 48 meters high, 188 meters long, and 156 meters wide. Built on the site of the Domus Aurea, it is currently situated in the rione Monti. Dio Cassius claims that nearly 10,000 wild animals were killed in the celebration of its opening, and it was begun under the reign of Vespasian and completed by his son Titus. A venue for animal fights, executions, and fights between gladiators and other sportsmen, for 10 points, name this gigantic stadium in Rome.
Its base covers an area of about six acres, and it measures 48 meters high, 188 meters long, and 156 meters wide.
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