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Which one of these 10 Facts About The Colosseum is not true?
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1. Location – The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is located in Rome in Italy
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2. Construction – Of the Colosseum, began under the Roman emperor Vespasian around 72 CE, it was completed in 80 CE under his successor, the Roman emperor Titus
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3. The Largest Amphitheatre – The Colosseum is the largest known amphitheater ever built
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4. Capacity – The Colosseum had a capacity of at least 50,000 spectators
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5. Entrances – There were 80 entrances to the Colosseum, 76 for ordinary spectators, 3 for the elite, such as senators and the noble class, and one for the Emperor and his aides
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6. The Inaugural Games – At the Colosseum were held in 80 CE or 81 CE, and they lasted more than 100 days, it is estimated that more than 5,000 animals were killed
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7. The Hypogeum – A two-level network of tunnels and cages underneath the Colosseum, where gladiators and animals were held, was added by the Roman emperor Domitian
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8. The Ludus Magnus – Also known as the Great Gladiatorial Training School, to the west of the Colosseum, could seat around 3,000 spectators, to watch the gladiators training
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9. UNESCO World Heritage Site – In 1980, as part of the Historic Center of Rome, the Colosseum was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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10. New 7 Wonders Of The World – Chosen from a selection of 200 existing monuments, the Colosseum was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders Of The World in 2007
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The Ludus Magnus, also known as the Great Gladiatorial Training School, could seat around 3,000 spectators, but it is situated to the east of the Colosseum, not the west
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The Ludus Magnus, also known as the Great Gladiatorial Training School, could seat around 3,000 spectators, but it is situated to the east of the Colosseum, not the west
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