The Colosseum was inaugurated with a whole day of games. It is likely that the Romans were excited about this as they loved games. The size of the structure allowed a large number of people to watch the games. The Colosseum became a major venue for entertainment.
The stones which fell off the Colosseum in the earthquake of 1349 were used for building new palaces in Rome. The Colosseum was also quarried for building materials for new construction.
The construction of the Colosseum was begun in 72 AD in the reign of Vespasian.
70 AD - 80 AD
Yes, the Colosseum is in the city of Rome.
The Colosseum was begun in 72 A.D. under the rule of the Roman Emperor Vespasian
The Colosseum was the major theater in Ancient Rome its real name is the 'Flavian Amphitheater' it started construction during the reign of emporer Vespasian around 80 ad. It is in a greek style but it is definitely Roman!
The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.
The Colosseum is in Rome, Italy.
The Colosseum is in Rome. Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus.
The system of rule by emperors (27 BC-476 BC) which followed the 482 years of the Roman Republic (509 BC-27 BC) started 107 year before the construction of the Colosseum and lasted for 396 years after its construction. The building of the Colosseum did not affect the system of government of Rome. It was the construction of a massive arena for gladiatorial games.
The Colloseum is located in Europe, Italy, it was a theater where gladiators fought and people watched. It was built sometime during A.D. but with the earthquakes and fires it is damaged. It is getting rebuilt next month. It might take 3 years to finish.
The largest arena in Rome was/is the "Colosseum".