Colosseum: The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo),
is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy,
the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the
greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a
site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD
under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with
further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The
name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum of Rome
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