1. Colosseum | Definition, Characteristics, History, & Facts | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Colosseum

    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.

  2. Parco archeologico del Colosseo official website

    https://colosseo.it/en/

    Welcome to the official site of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo. Explore the monuments and areas of the Parco, find out everything going on and organize your visit.

  3. Visiting the Colosseum

    https://www.thecolosseum.org/visit/

    Learn how to plan your visit to the Colosseum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see sight in Rome. Find out how to buy tickets, get there by public transport, what to see nearby, and more useful information.

  4. Colosseum ‑ Dates, Facts & Location - HISTORY

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    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 Roman...

  5. Colosseum - World History Encyclopedia

    https://www.worldhistory.org/Colosseum/

    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...

  6. The Colosseum - Parco archeologico del Colosseo

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    The Flavian Amphitheatre, more commonly known as the Colosseum, stands in the archaeological heart of Rome and welcomes large numbers of visitors daily, attracted by the fascination of its history and its complex architecture.

  7. Colosseum Facts | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/facts/Colosseum

    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.

  8. Architecture of the Colosseum

    https://www.thecolosseum.org/architecture/

    Learn about the construction, style, and features of the Colosseum, the largest Roman amphitheater in the world. Discover how it was built, decorated, and used for gladiatorial and animal shows.

  9. How the Colosseum Was Built—and Why It Was an Architectural Marvel

    https://www.history.com/news/how-roman-colosseum-built

    Learn about the history, design and engineering of the iconic Roman amphitheater, funded by the spoils of the First Jewish-Roman War. Discover how the Colosseum reflected the social hierarchy and political power of the Flavian Dynasty and its builders.