Aurelia Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Forget gory shows and gladiatorial combat. In the late Middle Ages, Rome's Colosseum was a huge condominium, says the latest archaeological investigation into Rome's most iconic monument. Archaeologists from Roma Tre University and students from the American University of Rome unearthed evidence showing that ordinary Romans lived within the Colosseum from the ninth century until at least 1349, when the building was seriously damaged by an earthquake. Discovery News article continues here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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