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    • The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age. Construction began under the Emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and hei… See more

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    Originally, the building's Latin name was simply amphitheatrum, 'amphitheatre'. Though the modern name Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium) is often used, there is no evidence it was used in … See more

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    The site chosen was a flat area on the floor of a low valley between the Caelian, Esquiline and Palatine Hills, through which a canalised stream ran as well as an artificial lake/marsh. By the 2nd century BC the area was densel… See more

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    The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its highest point. The Colosseum is a giant amphitheater located in Rome, the capital of Italy. It is an oval or round building with rising levels of seats arranged around a central open space. This space is called the arena and is meant for staging entertainment. britannica.com+1 1 2

     
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    Col·os·se·um
    [ˌkäləˈsēəm]
    definition
    1. the name since medieval times of the Amphitheatrum Flavium, a vast amphitheater in Rome, begun by Vespasian c.AD 75. It held 50,000 spectators, its sections connected by an elaborate network of stairs, and was the scene of various kinds of combat.
    Origin
    from Latin, neuter of colosseus ‘gigantic’, from colossus (see colossus).
    col·i·se·um
    [ˌkäləˈsēəm]
    noun
    colosseum (noun)
    1. a large theater or stadium:
      "the Charlotte Coliseum"
    Origin
    mid 18th century (denoting a large ancient amphitheatre): from medieval Latin, alteration of Latin colosseum (see Colosseum). The sense ‘large public building, especially a theater or stadium’ dates from the early 19th century.
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    May 29, 2018 · 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).

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    What does the Colosseum’s name mean? The Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, because it was built by Emperors Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, successors to Nero of the Flavian dynasty.

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    What does the Colosseum mean? The Colosseum (Colosseo) originally called the Flavian Amphitheater (Anfiteatro Flavio). It has the name Colosseum both because of its size (colossal) and it is derived from a colossal statue of Nero …

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    The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its …

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    The Colosseum or Coliseum (Latin: Colossus – “huge,” Italian: Colosseo), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is perhaps the grandest construction in the history and culture of ancient Rome.

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