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The Go Jetters Visit the Ancient Stadium, The Colosseum

In The Go Jetters Visit the Ancient Stadium, The Colosseum, the Go Jetters crew visits the Roman Colosseum in Rome. Learn about the gladiator competitions that took place there. This video is excerpted from BBC's Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Rome, Italy
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Go Jetters
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1:34
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Q: Why is the Colosseum crumbled?
A: The Colosseum is made of stone and was constructed almost 2,000 years ago.

Q: What was the Colosseum used for?
A: The Colosseum was used for gladiator competitions during the Roman Empire.

Q: What is the Colosseum used for today?
A: Today, the Colosseum is a popular tourist attraction, and it remains the world’s largest amphitheater.

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