Vocabularul Cheie al Reperelor Antice - Colosseum

a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

used with a number to show that it is not exact

a male ruler of an empire

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

the act or process of amusing or providing enjoyment for people

a situation that involves violent action in physical form

(ancient Rome) a trained fighter who fought people or animals in an arena for public entertainment

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

a live presentation of a play or stage production

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

a traditional story about gods, heroes, or supernatural events, often explaining a culture's history, beliefs, or natural phenomena

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

(of a person) having a high rank, status, or influence within a particular field, organization, or society

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

near in distance

an enjoyable or stimulating activity

known by a lot of people

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

a piece of rock shaped and used as building material

material used for constructing buildings

a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water

to a specific extent or degree

missing a part or parts

throughout a period of several years

to physically harm something

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

not injured or harmed

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

of great worth or quality

showing inventiveness or ingenuity in creating or designing something

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

in a position beneath or underneath

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

a passage built or dug through or under an obstacle, especially for roads, railways, or people

an underground structure or chamber, often used as a tomb or sacred space, typically found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, and characterized by its subterranean location and architectural features

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

a large open-air constructed area that is used for playing sports

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment