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The seating arrangement within the Colosseum was meticulously organized by class. The closest seats, known as the podium, were reserved for senators and priests, who enjoyed cushioned chairs brought from home. The second tier, the maenianum primum, housed the equestrian class, while the third and fourth tiers were assigned to plebeians, non-citizens, and slaves, with the latter often subjected to a less spacious environment.
For women, the maesianum summum in legneis was located high above the action. Often lacking enough seating, women frequently stood for the entire event, but they could enjoy the shade that was denied to those sitting below in the warm sun.