Roman Colosseum

Forty-thousand people and one million animals died. The colosseum is located in the east of the Roman forum and on Nero's old lake. It is famous for it's structure, gladiator games, and history.
The Roman Colosseum took over 10 years to build and it's structure and has many functions. During games, it could hold 60000 people seated and 10000 standing. After spectators finish watching the games, they could leave the colosseum in minutes,because it has 80 entrances. It is 188x156 meters. Inside the Colosseum, there is a wooden floor with sand to absorb blood. Beneath it, it has passages and rooms, cages for tiger, lions and other beasts. Food stores for spectators, rooms for changing clothes were also for spectators. Trap and secret doors open to make a surprise for the spectators and gladiators. The whole colosseum was build on a lake called the Nero's old lake.
The Roman colosseum has a special history. The colosseum is located east of the Roman forum. Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty gave money and build it at 70-72 A.D.. It was built for a gift for the Roman people. In 80 A.D.,
In Ancient Rome, gladiators often fight until they die. However, some of the skilled gladiators will win many games and have their own family and even become wealthy. Before they fight, they get a lot of food. After the fight, the winner will get both the prize and also donations from the spectator. Some winners could also win their freedom. He can become a gladiator trainer or a body guard. Gladiators were often man but sometimes also woman. They are often slaves. Gladiators when fighting, they take different weapons. Some were dressed in heavy armor, and some were in light ones. In order to make it fair, the one with heavy armor will be restricted in movement. So the one with less armor can have advantage. They use very different weapons. They use swords, shields, spear for throwing, and even bow and