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Roman Architecture II (33/78)

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Diagram showing canopy and awning used to cover seating at the Roman Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Posts along the top held up the canopy with rope and rigging--a full complement of sailors was needed to fly and control the canopy

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Awning, Canopy, Colosseum, Rome, Italy, Roman Architecture, Ancient Rome, Roman ruins, Arcades, Oval Amphitheater, Roman engineering, Roman technology