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an ancient amphitheater in Rome, begun a.d. c70 by Vespasian, having the form of an oval 617 by 512 ft. (188 by 156 m) Also, colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
It was technically called the Flavian Ampitheatre, after the dynasty under whose reign it was built.
It's nicknamed the Colosseum because of a huge golden statue of Nero (called the Colossus) that stood on the site. Nero's Domus Aurea stood in that location prior to the construction of the ampitheatre.
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How tall is the colossuem in rome?
The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.The Colosseum is 157 ft. and 6 in. tall.
Which famous Roman sporting site did emperor Vespasian began construction for?
It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.It's formal name was the Flavian Amphitheater, but we know it by its nickname, the Colosseum.
Where is the colloseum?
The Colloseum is located in Europe, Italy, it was a theater where gladiators fought and people watched. It was built sometime during A.D. but with the earthquakes and fires it is damaged. It is getting rebuilt next month. It might take 3 years to finish.
Who was the first Emperor to order the construction of the Colosseum?
The emperor Vespasian ordered the construction of the Colosseum. The construction began in 72 AD.
Is the movie Gladiator filmed in the Roman Colosseum?
No. In fact most of the scenes from the Colosseum were computer generated.
What is the name of the Greek coliseum?
It was originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre, or Amphitheatrum Flavium in Latin. The name Colosseum (or Coliseum) was later used in reference to the colossal statue of Nero nearby called the Colossus of Nero, designed after the Colossus of Rhodes.
What is the colosseum called in Rome?
The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.
What is the other name for the Colosseum?
The other name for the colosseum is the Flavian Ampitheater.
What does the word colosseum mean?
The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheatre in Rome.
What is the famous colosseum in rome called?
When it was completed in 80 CE during the reign of the emperor Titus, it was known as the Flavian ampitheatre. The Flavians were the imperial dynasty ruling at the time, referring to Titus (79-81), his father, the emperor Vespasian (69-79), and Titus' brother and successor, the emperor Domitian (81-96).
Name some Italian monuments?
colosseum,pantheon colosseum,pantheon
What was the other name for the Roman coliseum?
The other name, or the proper name of the Colosseum is the Flavian Amphitheater. Colosseum is merely a nickname.
What was Constantinople's Colosseum called?
The official name of the Colosseum in Constantinople is: The Hippodrome of ConstantinopleWhat The Romans would consider the Colosseum was refereed to as The Hippodrome.
Colosseum of rome?
You need to be more specific if you want to make it possible to answer your question. What does "Colosseum of Rome?" mean?
Where do you find the nickname rater in Pokemon Colosseum?
The name rater is in Agate village in both Colosseum and XD
What is the name of Vespasian's amphitheatre at Rome?
The Colosseum!
What was the name of Rome's largest arena?
Colosseum
