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why did the roman coliseum go broke

the lions ate up all the prophets :D

this was a riddle on my math hw

The lions ate up all the prophets

Is this a riddle? The Colosseum was used for several hundred years before it was partly destroyed by earthquakes and fires. It didn't "go broke."

Check this site.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

who knows

Thanks Parker, that was the correct answer to the riddle on my hw sheet :)

parker u rock thx

Yup Parker's answer is the answer to the worksheet

thanks for the answer was for my hw tonight too^^^^^

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Get that in there >o

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Did you know?

Did you know that despite its grandeur and historical significance, the Roman Coliseum actually went broke during its existence? The primary reason behind this surprising fact was the exorbitant amount of money spent on hosting gladiatorial games, naval battles, and other spectacles for the Roman citizens. Not only were these events expensive to organize, but they were also offered to the public free of charge, resulting in a tremendous strain on the Coliseum's finances. Additionally, the decline of the Roman Empire led to a decrease in resources available for maintaining the iconic structure. Undoubtedly, the Roman Coliseum remains an awe-inspiring testament to the architectural achievements of ancient Rome, but its financial struggles reveal the challenges faced even by legendary monuments.