The Colosseum Or The Flavian Amphitheatre

The Colosseum, or the Flavian Amphitheatre, is known as the world’s largest amphitheatre. Construction of the Colosseum first began in about 70 AD and was finished and opened in about 80 AD by the successor and son of Vespasian, Titus. Although the Colosseum was built rather quickly, it took tons and planning because there was previously a lake where it was built. The massive structure stands about 157 feet tall and in located in Rome, Italy. The colosseum was built of sandstone and concrete and is said to be able to hold an estimated amount of about 50,000 to 80,000 people.

The main reason the Colosseum was built was so the citizens of Ancient Rome could be entertained by the brutally gory fights and games involving gladiators, criminals,