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Was the Roman Colosseum built mostly by Jewish slaves?

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Today tourguides at the Roman Coliseum, probably the most visited tourist site in Rome outside of the Vatican, casual mentioned that it was built by 20,000 Jewish slaves brought back after the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Second Temple. read more

Most sources say it was built with between 20,000 and 60,000 Jewish slaves and completed in just 10 years. Interior_of_the_Colosseum_Rome_1832 The Colosseum, probably called so due to its association with the Colossus Statue of Nero located in close proximity, is the largest amphitheater ever built. read more

100,000 Jewish slaves were bought to Rome after the end of the Jewish revolt. It is a certainty that at least a few of these slaves were worked on the Colosseum. Furthermore the Colosseum itself was built on the money plundered from the Second Temple. read more

10. Colosseum was built by 60,000 Jewish slaves; 9. The Colosseum had a different name; 8. Gladiator Fights in Colosseum; 7. Monument of victory for the Roman people, NOT the Emperor; 6. Colosseum changes its color; 5. The Gate of Death; 4. Collapse of southern side; 3.Colosseum is used for Botanical Studies; 2.Colosseum was used for Mock of sea battles; 1. read more

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Jews Built Roman Coliseum
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