The Colosseum (/ ˌ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m / KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo], ultimately from Ancient Greek word "kolossos" meaning a large statue or giant) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the ...

2009年11月9日 · Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the...

2024年12月7日 · Colosseum, giant amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Unlike earlier amphitheaters, the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete that uses a complex system of vaults. It was the scene of thousands of gladiator combats, contests between men and animals, and mock naval engagements.

2018年5月29日 · The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE). The massive arena held 50,000 spectators and hosted spectacular public entertainments such as gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, and public executions ...

The Colosseum in Rome is a Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century AD and is one of the most famous and visited monuments in the world. Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it has been included among the seven wonders of the world for its majesty and historical importance.

It stands as a glorious but troubling monument to Roman imperial power and cruelty. Inside it, behind those serried ranks of arches and columns, Romans for centuries cold-bloodedly killed...

2024年10月25日 · Today, as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it attracts millions who explore its grandeur and the rich narratives of ancient Rome.

The Colosseum or Coliseum (Latin: Colossus – “huge,” Italian: Colosseo), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium), is perhaps the grandest construction in the history and culture of ancient Rome. It is located to the South of the central part of the Eternal City, just east of the Roman Forum. Built during the ...

Explore the fascinating history of the Colosseum, from when it was built in ancient Rome to how it was used for gladiatorial combat and as a modern-day symbol of peace and human rights.

2022年10月16日 · It remains the largest amphitheater ever built, despite being nearly 2,000 years old. It is, without doubt, an engineering marvel. So how did the Romans build such a monument? A digital reconstruction of the Roman Colosseum alludes to …