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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.
