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   Why was the Colosseum built?

   • Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex system of vaults. It was the scene of thousands of gladiator combats, contests between men and animals, and mock naval engagements.

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   What was the Colosseum famous for?

   • The Colosseum was famous for being the largest Roman ampitheatre and the host to gladiator fights, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and public executions. Very often Roman emperors attended in person. What are 5 facts about the Colosseum?

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   Who built the Colosseum in Rome?

   • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex system of vaults.

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   Why did Vespasian build the Colosseum?

   • In 70 A.D., Vespasian ordered the construction of the new amphitheater in the city center, funded with the spoils from the Roman siege of Jerusalem during the First Jewish-Roman War. The Colosseum, dedicated 10 years later, served as a dramatic political symbol of the city’s resurgence.

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman world, built by Emperor Vespasian around A.D. 70-72. Discover its origins, uses, destruction and restoration over the centuries.

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   6 days ago · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Construction of the Colosseum was begun sometime between 70 and 72 ce during the reign of Vespasian. It is located just east of the Palatine Hill, on the grounds of what was Nero ’s Golden House.

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   The Colosseum (/ ˌ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m / 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.

5. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › colosseumThe Colosseum - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the history and features of the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in ancient Rome. Find out how it was built, used, and restored over the centuries.

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   May 29, 2018 · 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). The massive...

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   • The Colosseum was famous for being the largest Roman ampitheatre and the host to gladiator fights, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and publi...
   • 5 facts about the Colosseum are: It was built on what used to be a lake. It opened to the public in 80 CE. It could host 50,000 spectators. It had...
   • The Colosseum's popular name (Colosseo) comes from either its massive size or because of the colossal gilded bronze statue of Emperor Nero that sto...
   • The Colosseum stopped being used because violent games were banned from 404. It continued to be used for non-blood sports like wrestling but it was...

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Gladiators, animal hunts, and executions: learn about the Colosseum, a monumental gift to the Roman people.