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What specific feature of Nero's former estate was drained and filled in to make way for the Colosseum's arena floor?
Answer
An artificial lake
Nero had built a large man-made lake as the centerpiece of his Domus Aurea grounds; after his death it was drained and filled so the Colosseum could be constructed on the site, giving the land back to the public.
💡 Did you know?
The Colosseum was built partly on the site of Nero's hated palace after his death—ordinary Romans got the emperor's private lake instead.
Other options people guess
- A private hippodrome
- An indoor theater
- A menagerie for exotic animals
Topics
- colosseum
- ancient-rome
- architecture
- nero
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