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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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