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The largest arena in ancient Rome for entertainment was the Flavian amphitheater, coined the Colosseum. It was begun in 72 AD CE by the emperor Vespasian and inaugurated in 80 AD CE by the emperor Titus. It is said the arena could hold almost 80,000 spectators. It was a sophisticated arena with 5 or 6 levels underneath the main level. The Romans could flood the Colosseum to have mock sea battles. Entertainment consisted of gladiator fights, killing prisoners, and using wild beasts to kill people or fight with gladiators. Now the Circus Maximus was also a place for entertainment, but the main activity there was Chariot Racing.

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