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The Colosseum ( / ˌkɒləˈsiːəm / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age.
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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheater in Rome, Italy....
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The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD). An...
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From no later than 1130 the Frangipani held the Colosseum of...
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Inaugural games of the Colosseum. Though in ruins, the...
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It is the biggest amphitheatre built by the Roman Empire, and the largest in the world. The Colosseum is in Rome, the capital of Italy. More precisely, it is on the east bank of the Tiber, the river that crosses the city, east of the ancient Roman forum.
The Colosseum in Rome is a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century AD and is one of the most famous and visited monuments in the world. Known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it has been included among the seven wonders of the world for its majesty and historical importance.
Jul 15, 2022 · Topics. Ancient Rome. How the Colosseum Was Built—and Why It Was an Architectural Marvel. The iconic Roman structure stood as the largest and most complex permanent amphitheater in the...
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The Colosseum, Rome, c. 70–80 AD. Ancient Roman architecture adopted the external language of classical ancient Greek architecture for the purposes of the ancient Romans, but was different from Greek buildings, becoming a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture.
Timeline. 72 CE. Vespasian begins construction of the Colosseum in Rome . 80 CE. The Colosseum in Rome is officially opened by Titus with a 100 day gladiator spectacular. 81 CE - 96 CE. Construction is finally completed on the Colosseum of Rome in the reign of Domitian . c. 110 CE.
