The graffiti of ancient Roman spectators has been found during restoration of the Colosseum, but they were hardly the last defacers of this ancient marvel.
like panthers and plays reenacting historical battles. The massive arena had three tiers of elevated seats granting everyone a clear view of the spectacles.
“This was like Broadway,” Jorge Otero-Pailos, a professor and director of historic preservation at Columbia University, told The Post., but perhaps most importantly, keep them placated so they would not rebel against the ruler.the emperor’s political machinations. The names of senior senators were carved into stones marking their reserved seats on the first level. The second and third levels were designated for knights and Roman citizens, respectively.
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