Colosseum Images

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The Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseum in Rome, built in 70-80 AD, October 1998.

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Undated file picture showing the Coliseum in Rome by night.

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General view taken 27 May 1999 of the Coliseum, one of the Rome's symbol. The amphitheatre, inaugurated in the year 80 by the Emperor Titus, has the name of the Neron statue (Colossus) that was erected beside in times past.

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View of the moon eclipse behind the Coliseum, in downtown Rome, 09 Januray 2001. The phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a curved shadow that creeps slowly across the face of its airless satellite.

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The Colosseum, Rome, Italy.

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The Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseum in Rome, built in 70-80 AD, October 1998.

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The Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseum in Rome, built in 70-80 AD, October 1998.

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Tourists pose with men dressed as ancient Roman soldiers, in front of the Colosseum in Rome, October 1998. Next to them is a copy of a Roman standard bearing the letters SPQR (Senatus Populusque Romanus).

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Rome, Italy: competitors of the XIII Rome's marathon run in front of the ancient Coliseum 18 March 2007.

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The ancient Roman Colosseum is illuminated as part of the World Day Cities for Life to protest against the death penalty' 30 November 2006 in Rome.

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The ancient Roman Colosseum.

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Pope Benedict XVI attends the Way of the Cross at the Coliseum April 6, 2007 in Rome, Italy. Good Friday services observe the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

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A general view of the Colosseum before 'The Way of the Cross' ceremony celebrated by Pope John Paul II on April 9, 2004 in Rome.