The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. source
The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.
The Colosseum Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. source
The Colosseum Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built.
The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. source
The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
Construction of The Colosseum began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. source
Construction of The Colosseum began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus.
Further modifications of The Colosseum were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). source
Further modifications of The Colosseum were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, source
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators,
The Colosseum having an average audience of some 65,000. source
The Colosseum having an average audience of some 65,000.
The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. source
The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
The Colosseum is depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin. source
The Colosseum is depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.
The Colosseum's original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium, often anglicized as Flavian Amphitheatre. source
The Colosseum's original Latin name was Amphitheatrum Flavium, often anglicized as Flavian Amphitheatre.
The building of Colosseum was constructed by emperors of the Flavian dynasty, following the reign of Nero. source
The building of Colosseum was constructed by emperors of the Flavian dynasty, following the reign of Nero.
The name Colosseum has long been believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby (the statue of Nero was named after the Colossus of Rhodes) source
The name Colosseum has long been believed to be derived from a colossal statue of Nero nearby (the statue of Nero was named after the Colossus of Rhodes)
The Colossus did eventually fall, possibly being pulled down to reuse its bronze. source
The Colossus did eventually fall, possibly being pulled down to reuse its bronze.
By the year 1000 the name "Colosseum" had been coined to refer to the amphitheatre. source
By the year 1000 the name "Colosseum" had been coined to refer to the amphitheatre.
The statue itself was largely forgotten and only its base survives, situated between the Colosseum and the nearby Temple of Venus and Roma. source
The statue itself was largely forgotten and only its base survives, situated between the Colosseum and the nearby Temple of Venus and Roma.
