So, we still don’t know the man who deserves the appreciation for this great and intelligently designed monument in Rome. The hand behind designing this great monument is not known.ĭuring medieval times, the ancient Roman poet Virgil was said to be the mastermind behind the amphitheater.īut now there is proof that Virgil died long before the Colosseum was built. The men behind the Colosseum aren’t known At least all that production cost was worth it. The movie made a gross profit of $457.6 million worldwide. Impressed by its grandeur and history, Hollywood director Ridley Scott went through the chaos of red tape and bureaucracy to film Russel Crowe star-er ‘ Gladiator.’Įither the real Roman Colosseum wasn’t good enough for him, or he didn’t get the required permissions, for Scott spent $1 million to build a replica of the Colosseum in Malta. The Colosseum may have housed various species of flora thanks to the excellent soil pampered by the dead bodies of wild animals and gladiators. It is estimated that approximately 1643 types of flora and 337 different species are found in the Colosseum, earning the interest of botanists. The Colosseum houses various species of flora around and in its ruins.

It’s a popular Roman tourist destination and a fascinating site for botanists. Colosseum is also popular amongst botanists Check out some of the best Roman Colosseum facts – 1.

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