Report: Secret History Of Roman Colosseum Reveals By New Exhibition
The new exhibition in Rome puts on the show will reveal a new secret about one of the world's most-visited monuments, the Colosseum. The exhibition focuses on telling the Colosseum's history from the Middle Ages through to the Renaissance.
According to NDTV NEWS, in the 1600s, it was like a botanical garden that combined with a micro-climate, enabled more than 400 species of plants. The new exhibition recounts some of the untold stories of one of the visited monuments.
The Colosseum, which opens on a middle floor of the amphitheater on Wednesday and runs until next January. The shows will reveal the final show of the classical era, in 523 AD.
PRESS TV has reported that scholars had long been aware that the medieval-era Colosseum had a fortress owned by the Frangipane family. Though, much of the archaeological evidence was lost at the time of 19th-century excavations.
However, the recent restoration work on upper sections of the partially intact structure that uncovered traces of what was a raised wooden walkway. That served as a lookout for the Frangipanes soldiers, constantly, wary of attacks by rival families.
The historical experts put all the thing together and pictorial presentation of what the medieval Colosseum would have looked like. These are among the highlights of the new exhibition.
The others archaeological finds, including one side of a ram's head and carved antlers. This is pointed out the medieval Colosseum being in a hive of activity with the fortified aristocratic residence serviced by a range of businesses.
According to historians, the Colosseum was completed in 90 AD, the biggest amphitheater builds during the Roman Empire. This is 159 feet high and was capable of hosting 80,000 spectators for the feast of entertainment that encapsulated brutality.
Meanwhile, the first phase of a major makeover of the venue was completed in July 2016. The works were largely financed by upmarket shoe and fashion company Tods.
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