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Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the...
Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Construction of the Colosseum was begun sometime between 70 and 72 ce during the reign of Vespasian. It is located just east of the Palatine Hill, on the grounds of what was Nero ’s Golden House.
The Colosseum is generally regarded by Christians as a site of the martyrdom of large numbers of believers during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as evidenced by Church history and tradition.
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE).
Built to be the largest amphitheatre ever constructed, the Colosseum represented the power and greatness of the Roman Empire becoming not only a place of entertainment, but also a political tool to assert the control and authority of the Roman emperors.
The Colosseum, also named the Flavian Amphitheater, is a large amphitheater in Rome. It was built during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people. Construction of the Colosseum began sometime between C.E. 70 and 72 under the emperor Vespasian.
But as one of ancient Rome ’s best surviving and most iconic structures, it remains an enduring monument to one of the most influential dynasties of the Roman Empire —and a marvel of...
The Colosseum was started in the aftermath of Nero's extravagance and the rebellion by the Jews in Palestine against Roman rule. Nero, after the great fire at...
The Colosseum. Nearly 2,000 years after its construction, this name still evokes the grandeur and power of the Roman Empire perhaps more than any other monument. But how did an amphitheater, a building type not unique to Rome, become the defining icon of Roman architecture and engineering?
The Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome, stands as a testament to the ingenuity, power, and grandeur of one of the greatest empires in human history. This awe-inspiring amphitheater, constructed nearly two millennia ago, continues to captivate the imaginations of people around the world.