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Colour of the Month 2023 - INTERESTING ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES
September 2023 - Colosseum at Dusk, Rome
Our September Colour of the Month takes it's colours from the Colosseum in Rome, and how beautiful it is at dusk, when the arches are lit by golden floodlights, and the amphitheatre glows against the darkening sky. There's even a touch of green for the lush grass.
The Colosseum in Rome is the iconic symbol of the Imperial Roman Empire. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world! Construction on the Colosseum began in 72 AD and was completed just 8 years later in 80 AD. It was built in the centre of the city to place it both symbolically and precisely at the heart of Rome.
When you think of the Roman Colosseum, your first thoughts are probably of gladiator contests, but they were outlawed in 435 AD. Ancient Romans also used the Colosseum for many other types of spectacles including animal hunts (venatio), executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramas based on Roman mythology, and for a brief time, mock sea battles (naumachia).
Socknado - 80% SW Fine Merino / 20%Nylon
350 meters / 385 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
Gauge: 27 - 32 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 - 3 or 2.5 - 3.25 mm
Passion 8
80% SW Merino / 20% Nylon
400 meters / 435 yards per 113 gram / 4.0 oz skein
Gauge: 27 - 32 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 1.5 - 3 or 2.5 - 3.25 mm
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