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1. As tombs for the country's Pharaohs, it stood for their religious immortality in the afterlife and their

immortality in the preservation of their memory.

2. The shape of a pyramid is thought to be representative of the descending rays of the sun, and most

pyramids were faced with polished, highly reflective white limestone, in order to give them a brilliant

appearance when viewed from a distance. Pyramids were often also named in ways that referred to

solar luminescence.

3. The building was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles,

animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.

4. Prominent location in a densely inhabited area of Rome; venue for entertainment.

 

5. The structure utilized the construction newly invented material of concrete and the architectural

technique of arched portals which revolutionized the way buildings could be erected. Structure is two

theaters combined face-to-face. Orders of columns reflect Tuscan and Ancient Greek heritage. Portals

systematically arranged for the safe, quick entrance and exiting of masses of spectators as well as

private passages for privileged spectators.