The older church had been a temple originally but had been turned into a church when the Romans had turned to Christianity in about 300 AD.
The old church was made of brick and stone 64 ft. below the sidewalk.
We also walked through some houses from the second century AD. These were 70 feet below the road.
The Colosseum was next. A huge circular building, it had 3 levels and 630 arches. 
The Colosseum was originally mamed the Flavian Amphitheatre.
They were cleaning it up and restoring it.
This is where the Gladiators fought.
They were either slaves, military or ordinary men who wanted to make it their career.
Later on, animals were introduced for more excitement. When Nero was emperor, Christians were persecuted here. The floor of the arena was made of sand so it was easy to clean up the blood etc.
Games became so important to the Roman people
that, along with the food., many people believe it was the reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.
Our last stop for the day was the Roman Forum. 
There were many arches, statues and stones carved and dedicated to various Gods and important people. There were games here before the Collosseum was built. This is where the Roman Senators spoke and this is w here Julius Caesar
was assassinated.
After all the History, we were hungry and we all went for a delicious lunch. The biggest surprise was my artichoke. Well, I won't say anymore. Just look at the picture! 
After our lunch, we each went our own way and eventually made it back to the hotel.
This is where the Gladiators fought.
They were either slaves, military or ordinary men who wanted to make it their career.
Later on, animals were introduced for more excitement. When Nero was emperor, Christians were persecuted here. The floor of the arena was made of sand so it was easy to clean up the blood etc.
Games became so important to the Roman people
that, along with the food., many people believe it was the reason for the fall of the Roman Empire.
Our last stop for the day was the Roman Forum.
There were many arches, statues and stones carved and dedicated to various Gods and important people. There were games here before the Collosseum was built. This is where the Roman Senators spoke and this is w here Julius Caesar
was assassinated.
After all the History, we were hungry and we all went for a delicious lunch. The biggest surprise was my artichoke. Well, I won't say anymore. Just look at the picture!
After our lunch, we each went our own way and eventually made it back to the hotel.
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