The Roman Colosseum, Built with Spoils from the Jewish War
80 CE
Vespasian started to build the Colosseum in 72CE. It is the largest and most lavish amphitheater in Rome, known for its notorious gladiatorial contests and other spectacles. The project was fundedmainly by the spoils of war with the Jews. In the picture is the colosseum inscription that reads: "Ex Manubiis" meaning "[funded] from the spoils of war".
Titus, who completed the building also minted a commemorative coin in 80 CE depicting the Colosseum with a cheering crowd.
Colusseum, Rome
Photo: Ardon Barhama
Coin from 81 CE, Israel Museum, Courtesy of David Sofer
Photo by Ardon Bar Hama
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The Roman Colosseum Inscription
"Ex manubiis" translates to "with the proceeds from the spoils of war (i.e. the Jewish War)."
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