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Coliseum, the Great Amphitheater

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One of the world's most visited tourist destinations is the

great Coliseum of Rome, also known as the Flavian

Amphitheater. It is located in the heart of the city of Rome,

Italy. The Roman Coliseum is the most famous monument to

have survived from the classical world. It was built nearly twothousand years ago for the purpose of hosting ferocious

gladiator games. Thousands of men and animals fought for

their lives in the sandy arena. A few gladiators and warriors

found glorythere. Some even found fame and riches but many

more died an anonymous death, providing entertainment for

enthusiasticRoman spectators.

The Coliseum is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century

CE(common era) under the Roman emperors of the Flavian

dynasty: Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian

(81-96 AD). The arena was used to host spectacular public

entertainment events such as gladiator fights, wild animal

hunts and public executions from 80 CE to 404 CE.

Given to the Roman people as a gift from the Flavian dynasty

Emperor, Vespasian. After nearly a decade of construction, it

wasnt until A.D. 80, that Vespasians son Titus opened the

Coliseum, officially known as the Flavian Amphitheater. Titus

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