Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (lat. Amphitheatrum Flavium), is an amphitheatre in Rome, capable of seating 50,000 spectators, which was once used for gladiatorial combat. Construction was initiated by Emperor Vespasian and completed by his sons, Titus and Domitian, between AD 72 and AD 90. It was built at the site of Nero's enormous palace, the Domus Aurea. The Colosseum's name is derived from a colossus (a 130-foot, or 40-metre, statue) of Nero which once stood nearby. The Colosseum is located at {{Coor d|41.89|N|12.492|E|type:landmark_scale:2000}}.

Related Topics:
Lat. - Amphitheatre - Rome - Gladiator - Combat - Vespasian - Titus - Domitian - 72 - 90 - Nero - Palace - Domus Aurea - Colossus

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