The other seats on the podium were marked for the most elite class of Romans, which included members of Royal family, senators, nobles and priests. Podium also called ima caveum, was situated at a height and contained reserved seating. This prominent position of the Imperial box was placed on the podium located on the north side. The most prestigious segment belonged to the Emperor who had a seat in the Imperial box, also known as cubiculum. The seats were arranged in the form of four sections or tiers in accordance with the ranks. The seating arrangements reflected the division of the Roman society. There was no entrance fee for spectators but they were provided with a ticket that consisted of a seat and tier number and entrance gate number.

The total capacity of the Colosseum was 45,000 to 55,000 people. The Colosseum was a stage for gladiatorial battle or a stage for justice where prisoners or criminals were executed in front of the entire Rome. The construction was started by Emperor Vespasian and the work was completed under the reign of his son, Titus. The Colosseum or the Flavian Amphitheatre is one of the most legendary monuments of ancient Roman culture.

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