Colosseum ‑ Dates, Facts & Location - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · 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 Roman...
Colosseum - Wikipedia
WEBThe Colosseum (/ ˌ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) 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.
Colosseum | Definition, Characteristics, History, & Facts
WEBSep 11, 2024 · As one of the few mostly intact structures from the Roman Empire, the Colosseum stands today as a monument to ancient Rome’s architectural and engineering prowess. It is also a major source of tourism revenue for the Italian government.
Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 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).
The Colosseum - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · 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.
How the Colosseum Was Built—and Why It Was an Architectural ... - HISTORY
WEBJul 15, 2022 · The Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, stands as one of the most spectacular architectural monuments of the ancient world. Built in the first century A.D., it’s largely...
Parco archeologico del Colosseo official website
WEBWelcome to the official site of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo. Explore the monuments and areas of the Parco, find out everything going on and organize your visit.
The Colosseum - Parco archeologico del Colosseo
WEBThe Flavian Amphitheatre, more commonly known as the Colosseum, stands in the archaeological heart of Rome and welcomes large numbers of visitors daily, attracted by the fascination of its history and its complex architecture.
BBC - History - The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome
WEBMar 22, 2011 · Explore the bloody history of the Colosseum - one of Rome's most famous stuctures. Discover how it was built.
Colosseum Facts | Britannica
WEBColosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex system of vaults.