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Colosseum: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 48 m.

approximate height

48 m = 4,800 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

80Opening

Tiers of arcades surrounded a vast elliptical arena.

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Colosseum, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Tiers of arches surrounded a vast elliptical arena. Displayed dimension: approximate height.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Detailed interpreted illustration. It is not a photograph, an architectural survey or an exact scientific reconstruction.

Opening: 80. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. Inauguration under Titus; construction and additions took place over several years.