IS IT STILL SAFE TO VISIT THE COLOSSEUM OF ROME?

I was so amazed the first time I saw this picture of Colosseum of Rome. It was so wonderful and fabulous. How can man do such thing? It is really amazing to know the ability of a man. Although it is limited but still it is amazing. The Colosseum or other known as Coliseum was originally the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheater Flavium" derives from both Vespasian and Titus family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).That is why it is one of the seven wonders of the middle ages.

The another information about Colosseum is that it is capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum 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. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.

That is the view of the Colosseum in upper view. As you can see, it was so big and no doubt why it is capable of seating 5000 spectators. This Colosseum was used during the time of Emperor Vespasian.

The picture at my right side was the evidence that the Colosseum is one of the favorite of the travelers, guests or the tourists. Well, I can't blame them because it is really amazing and it is an honor to see it.

Rome is one of the lovely place in the world. It is also one of the romantic place of the whole world. It is my dream to go there and of course to visit the one and only Colosseum.

I can say that you're famous already if you can take a picture or if you have a picture and the background is the great Colosseum. Famous because it is not only an ordinary place but one of the seven wonders of the middle ages.

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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE STONEHENGE?

     What can I say about Stonehenge? Well, it is so nice and one of the  Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, Medieval Wonders of the Middle Ages. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wilt-shire, about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) west of Amesbury and 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. It is at the center of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. Archaeological evidence found by the Stonehenge Riverside Project in 2008 indicates that Stonehenge could possibly have served as a burial ground from its earliest beginnings. The dating of cremated remains found on the site indicate that deposits contain human bone material from as early as 3000 BC, when the initial ditch and bank were first dug. Such deposits continued at Stonehenge for at least another 500 years. Archaeologists have believed that the iconic stone monument was erected around 2500 BC, as described in the chronology below. One recent theory however, has suggested that the first stones were not erected until 2400–2200 BC, whilst another suggests that blue-stones may have been erected at the site as early as 3000 BC. The surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Ave bury Henge monument. It is a national legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge is owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage, while the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust but still free for the guests and tourists. 

    

   There you can see in the picture, there's a lot of guests visited the Stonehenge. I can say that some of them visited because of they wanted to see it in real, some of them is to witness the beauty of the place, some of them was there because of their research, some of them was there because of their field trip or a historical field trip. It was called Stonehenge because it was made up of stones as you can see in the picture. 

    You can find it in England and it is one of the treasure of the people in that place. No matter how hard to go there, tourists or the travelers still wanted to go there because it is really wonderful and no wonder why it is one of the wonders of the middle ages. 

 

  The age of Stonehenge was estimated at 3100 BC. Estimated means not sure and there's a tendency that it is higher or lower of 3100 BC. The type of the stone of Stonehenge are Blue-stone, Sarene and Welsh Sandstone. That what can make it unique.

     If you wanted to visit there, these are the important instructions and information's for you.  First, the Stonehenge is not free, meaning you need to pay before you can see it. Second, you are not allowed to walk in the stones except on special and arranged occasions. And the important thing is, don't forget to bring your cameras so that you can take a picture of Stonehenge as a memory of your momentous in Stonehenge.  

 

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WHERE CAN WE FIND THE LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA?

       As we all know, the Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the wonders of the Ancient World. It is also known the Pharos of Alexanddria and this tower was built between 280 and 247 BC on the island of Pharos at Alexandria, Egypt. Its purpose was to guide sailors into the harbor and it gives light at night time to make them safe at their trip in the sea. The Pharos rises at the end of the island. The building is square, about 8.5 metres (28 ft) each side. The sea surrounds the Pharos except on the east and south sides. This platform measures, along its sides, from the tip, down to the foot of the Pharos walls, 6.5 metres (21 ft) in height. However, on the sea side, it is larger because of the construction and is steeply inclined like the side of a mountain. As the height of the platform increases towards the walls of the Pharos its width narrows until it arrives at the measurements above. ... The doorway to the Pharos is high up. A ramp about 183 metres (600 ft) long used to lead up to it. This ramp rests on a series of curved arches; my companion got beneath one of the arches and stretched out his arms but he was not able to reach the sides. There are 16 of these arches, each gradually getting higher until the doorway is reached, the last one being especially high. The consecration in honor of Ptolemy was then carved into the plaster, which over time peeled  away leaving only Sostratos dedication, which provides, "Sostratos of Cnidus, son of Dexiphanes, to the savior gods, for sailors. That is in the greek mythology.

      In the map, the island of Pharos was small just coast of Alexandria. It was linked to the mainland by man-made connection named the Heptastadion. The tower erected there guided mariners at night, through its fire and reflective mirrors, as well as being a landmark by day. It was linked to the mainland by man-made connection named the Heptastadion. The architect was Sostratos, a Greek from the Asia Minor city of Cnidus, whose name also appears on the sanctuary of Appolo at Delphi and on Delos. Though only the king's name was allowed on buildings erected during their reigns in the period, Sostratos got around this by also carving his own with a dedication, which was then covered with plaster. Now lets discuss the construction and destruction of this tower.

The Construction and destruction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria

    

        This tower or this lighthouse of Alexandria was completed in the 3rd century BC during the time of Alexander the great. After the Alexander died of fever at age of 32  Ptolemy Soter announced himself king in 305 BC, and commissioned its construction shortly thereafter and this building was finished during his son named Ptolemy Philadelpho's throne. Constructed from large blocks of light-coloured stone, the tower was made up of three stages: a lower square section with a central core, a middle octagonal section, and, at the top, a circular section. At its apex was positioned a mirror which reflected sunlight during the day; a fire was lit at night to guide and gives light to the sailors at night and make them safe.

          This is the design of the tower. It can give you an idea on how to get inside the tower or the lighthouse of Alexandria. There you can see the descriptions of the tower.

          

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