Place Matters Draft

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built in 70-80 AD. It was originally called the Flavian Amphitheater. It is the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.  It was capable of seating 50,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial contests and other public activities. Today the Colosseum is used as one of Italy’s main tourist attractions, receiving millions of visitors every year. I think the Colosseum should be preserved because it has major cultural and historical relevance and significance on the world. It is a huge asset to humanity and the world. It shows that we as humans do have a history and history is a thing that needs to be preserved for future generations and for ourselves. The Colosseum serves as a type of portal between the present and the past where people are able to go and see for themselves exactly what it is and what it meant. Preserving the Roman Colosseum would mean that for generations to come people will be able to go and witness and learn about the past directly and for themselves, instead of just through a textbook. Preserving the past means paving the way for the future and continuing in our present.