The cost of replicating the Roman Coliseum in the United States?

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A video-blogger of classical Rome took on the task of estimating the original cost, and then obtaining cost estimates from three architects / engineers for a contemporary reproduction. Interesting that current-day estimates didn't need to include mechanicals, electricity, some plumbing, etc., and no building codes or ADA accessibility requirements, etc.

 
The “Told in Stone” videos on Ancient Rome are great. This particular one was fun.
If he had included prevailing wages (this is/was a public building project), his labor cost estimate would have increased substantially.
 

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