6.Colosseum, Rome
In the first century, Vespasian, the Roman emperor, granted the order to build the Colosseum. The amphitheater has a sophisticated vaulting system and measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters). It is a feat of engineering. The venue could hold 50,000 spectators who gathered to watch a range of events. The gladiator fights were possibly the most well-known, but human battling animals was also common. In addition, water was occasionally pumped into the Colosseum for fake naval engagements. The idea that there were martyred Christians who were thrown to lions, on the other hand, is disputed. According to some estimates, the Colosseum saw the deaths of 500,000 individuals. Additionally, after being caught, so many animals were killed there that several species are said to have vanished.
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