Where did the Colosseum get its original name from?

Answer 1

Officially, the Colosseum was known as the Flavian Amphitheater, after Flavian Emperors. It was popularly known, even in those times, as the Colosseum due to the presence of the Colossus of Nero just outside.

Answer 2

It was originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre, or Amphitheatrum Flavium in Latin. The name Colosseum (or Coliseum) was later used in reference to the colossal statue of Nero nearby called the Colossus of Nero, designed after the Colossus of Rhodes.

Answer 3

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

Answer 4

The Colosseum got its original name from the Flavian dynasty. It proper name was /is "the Flavian Amphitheater". The name "Colosseum" is a nickname that has been handed down through the centuries. Since the Colosseum was built on a dug out artificial lake that was part of the emperor Nero's Golden house, there was a colossal statue of Nero in the square in front of it. The Latin ending "eum" transformed the word "colossus" (giant statue) into the word denoting a room or building. In this case a giant building.

Answer 5

Flavian Amphitheatre

Answer 6

Amphitheatrum Flavium

Answer 7

COLOSSEUM