Colosseum

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Title

Colosseum

Subject

View 1/3 of the Colosseum in Rome

Description

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the Roman world, 189 m long and 156 m wide with four stories and a capacity for 50,000 spectators. The arena hosted spectacular public entertainments such as gladiator fights, wild animal hunts (venatiories), mock naval battles and public executions.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

June 29, 2021

Contributor

Description Provided By Carole Raddato

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Rome, Italy