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The roman colloseum was built by the Romans during the Flavian Dynasty. The Flavian dynasty was a period of peace and prosperity that lasted from 69 AD till 96 AD. Emperors Vespasian, Titus and Domitian ruled during this dynasty and directed the construction of the great colloseum.

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When was the Coliseum in Rome first built?

The Colosseum which could hold an estimated 80,000 patrons, was completed in 70 AD. The emperors Vespasian and Titus are given credit for its construction. It remains the largest amphitheater in the world and was a crowning achievement of Roman architecture.


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.


Where is the arch of Constantine located?

The arch of Constantine is in the city of Rome, next to the Colosseum.


How did the Romans build the Roman colosseum?

The Colosseum was called the Flavian amphitheatre because it was the vision of Emperor Vespasian, first Emperor of the Flavian dynasty. It was the first stadium that was covered. They could pull a huge tent on top with a big hole in the middle for the light. Each arch had a huge statue. The external surface of the colosseum had sheets of pink marble; the same marble that Saint Peter basilica is built!. The reason why is in ruins, it is principally due to the later Romans that used the building material of the colosseums to build villas around Rome until a pope declared whomever would take more building material from the colosseum will be sent to death. The looting stopped! The Colosseum was built with a mixture of concrete, bricks and limestone. Only the base of the building was made of stone, because if the entire building was constructed of stone it would have collapsed under it's own weight. Arches were used extensively in the construction because it is the only effective way of safely supporting the still extreme weight of the building. There were 240 in the external section of the building alone. Of course, the work was all carried out by huge numbers of skilled and unskilled workers - some estimates put half the population of Rome connected in some way with the construction.


What does the roman colosseum look like?

There is only one Colosseum. It is the Flavian amphitheater in the city of Rome. All the others are simply amphitheaters, sometimes named. An amphitheater was an oval, usually open air, arena, used for spectator events. Modern amphitheaters are generally roofed.