Is it possible that, at some point in the past, large audiences were entertained by watching bloody armed fights to the death? Is it inherent in human nature to find enjoyment in watching killings? Would you turn your thumb down to signal the execution of an innocent man? We were told that colosseums were built for public spectacles such as gladiator fights, animal hunts, and naval battles. Let’s challenge the official narrative and question the established beliefs!
The Amphitheater That Doesn’t Fit the Story
This structure is known as the Roman Amphitheater, but upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that it lacks the features of a typical amphitheater. Notably absent are grand stairs, seating arrangements, and staircases. The prevailing theory suggests that the walls extending from the Colosseum’s circular structures were meant to accommodate seating sections for spectators. However, what we observe are walls with a sloping top—some covered, others exposed. Curiously, there is a distinct lack of actual structures or seats.
An Impractical Design for Spectacle
At the center of the Colosseum, small boxes with empty niches are scattered throughout. However, their purpose remains unclear in the context of a stadium. Moreover, upon closer inspection, everything about the Colosseum appears rather impractical for its purported use as a stadium. From the three outer rings to the vaulted arches, these architectural features serve no discernible function within a stadium’s design.
It is suggested that the small boxes within the walls of the Colosseum housed gladiators and wild beasts, serving as their entry points into the arena. However, a closer look reveals that the openings in the walls were not designed for human passage. The arrangement and size of these openings do not align with the idea that they were used for gladiators or wild beasts.
The Questionable Purpose of the Pillars
Additionally, it is claimed that the pillars found within the Colosseum served as pilasters or supports for an upper floor. Yet this explanation seems implausible due to the pillars’ thinness and sub-optimal arrangement, raising doubts about their intended purpose. Clearly, these pillars must have served a different function altogether.
Flooding the Arena? The Naval Battle Myth
Archaeologists have theorized that the underground water channels in the Colosseum were used for naval battles with galleys. However, significant questions remain about the feasibility of such a concept. It is unclear how the sandy arena floor would have been effectively waterproofed, and whether there would have been enough space for the galleys to maneuver.
Logistically, the water would have had to rise several meters to reach the necessary depth, raising concerns about potential overflow into the Colosseum, as there seems to be no containment system in place.
A widely circulated image of the Colosseum with a movable floor was created to showcase its supposed “original” appearance. Yet in reality, the idea of naval battles with ships taking place in front of a live audience within the Colosseum seems far-fetched—more akin to a fairy tale. Despite these doubts, such claims are frequently propagated by so-called experts, including historians, archaeologists, and tour guides, leading people to accept these ideas as fact.
The Impossible Sliding Roof
One particular claim suggests that the Colosseum featured a sliding roof system, with canvas tied to the windows at the top of the structure using ropes, and cranes allegedly employed to move this canvas roof. However, the absence of any remains of canvas, ropes, or cranes raises serious doubts about the validity of this theory. Simply put, no tangible evidence supports such a claim.
The 88 Elevators That Never Existed
It has also been suggested that the Colosseum housed 88 elevators used to lift beasts and gladiators into the arena. While a supposed replica of these elevators has been showcased, there is a glaring lack of concrete evidence or remnants confirming their existence.
The Mysterious Missing Statues
Furthermore, we are told that each opening in the arches was adorned with a statue, and animations have been created to illustrate this. Yet no traces or remnants of these statues have been found at the actual site!
What Are the Holes in the Pillars For?
The pillars of the Colosseum are notorious for being riddled with holes. According to popular belief, these holes were the result of workers using iron clamps instead of mortar during construction. Over the centuries, these iron clamps were allegedly stolen and removed. However, this explanation seems illogical. Why would iron clamps have been used instead of mortar in the first place? Furthermore, some of these holes are located in hard-to-reach areas, making it even more unlikely that all the clamps were removed. Despite this, the Colosseum has remained steadfast and structurally stable throughout history, proving that these holes have not compromised its integrity.
Unfortunately, no remaining iron clamps exist to examine their initial purpose. Interestingly, similar holes can be found in other colosseums, such as those in Arles and Verona, as well as in structures like aqueducts and viaducts. These holes, regardless of their origin, seem to have served a functional purpose during construction. They may have acted as channels, allowing vibrations to dissipate and redirecting energy into the aether, functioning as a form of slot antenna.
A Colossal Energy Generator
Slot antennas can have a regular shape, but they can also be designed in different configurations to enhance their gain. These slots are found not only in the walls but also in empty niches, and even at the center of the Colosseum.
The true purpose of the Colosseum was to generate electricity. The structure was designed to efficiently capture atmospheric energy, minimize spatial losses, and direct energy toward the center of the Colosseum for processing, storage, conversion into electricity, and distribution.
Not an Arena, but a Power Plant
Contrary to the assumption that its design was purely aesthetic, the vaulted arches and pillars of the Colosseum served a practical function. There was never an upper floor or battlefield. Rather, these architectural elements were ingeniously designed to act as a source of electrical energy.
