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

formwork-coliseum.jpg.8.jpg

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.