The Colosseum, or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio. Or Colosseo) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city, of Rome Italy. Built of concrete and stone, [], 1 it Is the largest amphitheatre in the world and is, considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering, [2]
.The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, [], 3 and Was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. [] Further 4 modifications were made during the reign of Domitian. (81 - 96). [] These 5 three emperors are known as the, Flavian DynastyAnd the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum, could hold. It estimated is, 50 between, and, 000 80 000 spectators, [] [] and 6 7 was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Such as mock sea battles animal hunts,,,, executions re-enactments of famous battles and dramas based on Classical mythology.The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes, as housing. Workshops quarters for, a order religious, fortress a, quarry and a, a Christian shrine.
Although in the 21st century it. Stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes, and stone-robbers the Colosseum is an iconic. Symbol of Imperial Rome.It is one of Rome 's most popular tourist attractions and has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church as each,, Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum. [8]
In 2007 the. Complex was included among the New7Wonders of the World following a, competition organized by New Open World Corporation. (NOWC).
.The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.
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