Construction of the Colosseum

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Date January 01, 70
Type Local
Author smithsheep
Location Rome, Lazio, Italy
Categories
Political & Governance Cultural & Arts

Event Details

Construction of the Colosseum (0070-01-01)

Construction of the Flavian Amphitheatre, known as the Colosseum, began under Emperor Vespasian. It was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators.

  • Location: Rome, Italy
  • Context: Local level event.

Categories: Cultural & Arts, Political & Governance


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