Section of Seating Foundation at the Colosseum
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Title
Section of Seating Foundation at the Colosseum
Subject
A broken section of foundation at the Colosseum
Description
This broken foundation shows the inside construction method of the Colosseum's large seating. The interior was filled concrete with brick and stone exterior. The Roman method of concrete manufacturing using volcanic ash, lime, and seawater provides a building material that is extremely durable.
Creator
Lloyd Alter
Source
https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/roman-concrete-was-lot-greener-stuff-we-make-today.html
Date
October 2, 2013
Rights
CC BY 2.0
Files
Collection
Citation
Lloyd Alter, “Section of Seating Foundation at the Colosseum,” Public Works of the Roman Empire, accessed May 13, 2024, https://romangarumtrade.omeka.net/items/show/43.