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Colosseum - Wikipedia The Colosseum ( ˌkɒ lə ˈsiː əm KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum
Colosseum - Dates, Facts Location | HISTORY Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A D 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman
Visit Colosseum Rome Built between 70 and 80 AD under the empire of Vespasian and completed by his son Titus, this imposing amphitheatre could seat up to 50,000 spectators Here, ancient Romans would gather to watch epic spectacles, including gladiator fights, wild animal hunts and theatrical performances
The Colosseum: A Guide to the Ancient Roman Amphitheater What was it used for? The Colosseum’s most famous use was for gladiator games The fighters were usually slaves or prisoners of war, and the games a form of public degradation
Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE)
Rome Colosseum Guide: Info, Hours, Admission Tips 2025 The Colosseum is a symbol of ancient Roman engineering and architectural brilliance Built between 70-80 AD, this iconic amphitheater hosted gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and mock sea battles, entertaining up to 50,000 spectators