Approved For Release 2001/03/07: C IA-RDP96-00789 ROO 1300120004-1 SE"..'CRET / NOFORN Pr-U.)JEC,T SLJN STRU4." WAFd\JThJ(.'3 130URCT' AND jvif::. 11\1VCL_VED .. ...... .. .............. .. .. ..... ... . .......... . ............. F-'ROJECT NUMBEI SEISSION NL)MBF."R. 1. DA,rE OF-' SE(3SION: @:,:10:30914 DATE OF REPORT: S I-ART: 1.420 END., 15C)C) CRV VIEWER IDENTIF'IER.- 032 1. (S/NF/SK) MISSION: (S/NF/SK) VIEWER TASI.`ING. L'I, J MMIENTS - 'Fc) cl @.4.k y(.. ..... ... (S/NF/@3K) CC) CA)l cw. AC)l f T.1 L., cl ..fi II g c: I.-I c1c.-S. 1-1@..Id @,.Iri t.m AC31._ o+ c) di g " 1W.lic.-J.) f-ie clicl ric)t f-oervt-.J.c:)ri utritil a-ft:.er c)f thil;:i be I...1iliS whic:1-i is b(..tt c)f I.-le tht....y 4. EVAL UATI ON.- I lAkID1 1:: VIA C'1 1ANN[:1 1' (31\11 Y ......... . . ............................ ......... . .... .... .I............ . ......... LJ R E....: r.) .......... . . . ...... ................... SECRE_T/NOF7ORN C L ASSIFIE.D BY-. DIA (un D[ CLASSIFY ON-. OADR Approved For Release 2001/03/07: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 20009&/-W@ P96-00789RO01 3001 @bAZI L5,2 R -6- S/ f RA,O-k - @r@s S P 0c) Approved For Release 2001/03/07 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 2001/03/07: C IA-RDP96-00789 ROO 1 300120@w 6S5 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 2001/03/07: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO13001200040(~to- At -TIQ4 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : C IA-RDP96-00789 ROO 1 3001200alfw @/ 6VA" V J- POA/ Our ups ccell?o -@ 1U 44 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 , //C) UO 15 @ QIC-( - PC y Z" @, //f 0 0 -4 a 1@ x V X Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1 Colosseum This beautiful artifact was first opened to the public in 79 AD. It was used as a quarry by many architects of the middle ages and renaissance. The colosseum could hold 45,000 to 50,000 people in its eliptical shape and covered approximately 6 acres of land. In its completed form seating was in three tiers with standing room above the third tier. The three tiers were decorated with Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns, respectively. Above the third tier was a windowed wall. Beneath the timbered floor there was a maze of dens where animals in movable cages were kept. In addition, the arena could be flooded for sea fights and an awning could be raised to protect an audience from inclement weather. The seats were supported by a vaulted substructure. -Ventilation was good and the large crowds were easily accommodated by an excellent system of staircases, entrances and exits. Originally the colosseum has a marble facing and marble seats, it was also adorned by statues. It was a place for games and the exhibition of wild, exotic beasts. Usually the animals were made to fight with one another or with men. Most popular events were the gladiator contests, man against man. Approved For Release 2001/03/07 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO1300120004-1