THE KILLING ZONE OF GLADIATORS

(the Colosseum)
(the Colosseum)
(hallway at the Colosseum)
(the detail of hypogeum of the Colosseum;

wooden walkway is a modern structure)

(all photos taken in 2003)

Recently HBO shows the movie "Gladiator" quite frequently. It is a good movie even though I have watched it several times. One of the major scenes in the movie is the Colosseum.

The Colosseum was built almost 2000 year ago and the major purpose was for gladiator death match; what a bloody sports and entertainment!!

The Colosseum is a must attraction for all the visitors to Rome because it is the symbol of Roman Empire. When visiting the Colosseum, you will be astonished by its huge and complicated structures. No wonder people always say "Rome was not built in one day."