Coliseum Seating: Social Classes

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Title

Coliseum Seating: Social Classes

Subject

Social Classes and Seating

Description

While any free Roman could attend the Colosseum, there were strict social norms in regards to seating. The Senatorial classes had the best seats outside the Imperial Box. The Equestrian merchant classes behind them, followed by general working class Romans. The upper decks were reserved for women and the urban poor reflecting the paternal culture.

Creator

Ningyu

Source

No machine-readable source provided

Date

14 February 2006

Rights

Public Domain

Files

coliseating.jpg

Citation

Ningyu, “Coliseum Seating: Social Classes,” Public Works of the Roman Empire, accessed May 12, 2024, https://romangarumtrade.omeka.net/items/show/42.