OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 4
Revise: The amphitheatreThe Colosseum's hypogeum, its underground preparation area, made complex shows possible. The arena floor concealed machinery and contained trapdoors. Workers operated winches and pulleys to raise lifts carrying animals and performers, who could appear unexpectedly in front of the crowd.
- Revise: Identification and Purpose of Roman Material Remains
An underground network of passages and holding spaces beneath an arena, used to organise performers, animals and stage equipment.