Colosseum The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is an oval amphitheatre just east of the Roman Forum and is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built. Construction began with the emperor Vespasian 72 ad, being completed in 80 ad under his successor emperor Titus, with f urther construction continuing under emperor Domitian. Under the era of these three emperors known as the Flavian dynasty, the amphitheatre was named the Flavian Amphitheatre by later classicists and archaeologists for its association with their family name ( Flavius ) . Although the Colosseum is one of the main tourist site locations, it doesn't fit in with placing of other important sites and their meanings. At the time of construction, it would have been near to the edge of the city. The amphitheatre hosts three tiers and one sub level known as hypogeum. It not only hosted gladiatorial battles but also theatrical events like battles, chariot racing, and Olympic games. It was known that it once hosted a water battle
Gorsedd Circle
The Gorsedd Circle is a stone circle in Fishguard, Wales.
The Gorsedd Stones are a Welsh tradition of modern stone circles constructed for the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
These stone circles can be found at several locations, including Aberdare Park and Anglesey.
They are typically 20 meters wide and have 12 stones on the circumference with a level stone in the circle. A further stone is usually set back from the circumference, the central stone is called the Logan Stone.
Coordinates
51.996431,-4.975040
51.996431,-4.975040
Stone Circle
Gorsedd Circle is a typical stone circle but has 13 stones on the circumference with one inset. It was erected in 1936 and has the names of the parishes inscribed on each stone.
Ceremony
During the opening ceremony, the Archdruid stands on the Logan Stone facing the Stone of the Covenant.
Two stones mark the entrance and are called the Portal Stones. These mark the midsummer and midwinter sunrises.
Two stones mark the entrance and are called the Portal Stones. These mark the midsummer and midwinter sunrises.
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