Today, "coliseum" is used as the name for any large theater, arena, or stadium. The name is taken from the ancient Flavian Amphitheater in Rome which was built from AD 72-80 and was used for mock naval battles and gladiatorial contests.

A coliseum is any large auditorium or stadium hosting a wide variety of public events such as sports, concerts, and the like.

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What is a Coliseum?

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Updated: 9/2/2023

Today the Colosseum is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions. In ancient times it was used for a variety of entertainments such as animal hunts, naval battles, gladiatorial fights and public executions.

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