Rome's ancient Colosseum was once the arena for deadly battles, serving as entertainment to the city's population.
Now, Italy's culture minister has backed a plan to rebuild the floor of the Colosseum, allowing visitors to stand where the gladiators once fought.
Al Jazeera's Claudio Lavanga reports from Rome.
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