However, over time the Romans found it was damaging to the foundation as well as to the flooring. ... Comedies, tragedies, pantomimes and rude folk plays were staged in the theatres; in the arena of the Colosseum, gladiators fought in pairs or with wild animals to satisfy the blood lust of the crowd; and hundreds of thousands of race-goers packed the stands of the Circus Maximus to enjoy the thrills of chariot racing. ...

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Originally, the Colosseum was used as a giant pool to stage mock naval battles since military life was so important in Rome. However, the was becan to damage the foundation and flooring and it then became a sports facility for events such as gladiator battles. ...

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The once strong Roman empire was nearing its last stages of an actual city; However, as military strengths began to suffer the republic began to fall too far from its peak that it was now impossible to regain Rome's position. ...

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