Colosseum, Rome

Colosseum, Rome

Built in 80 CE to host gladiatorial combats and other entertainment, the Colosseum was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman world. Although much damaged and plundered over the centuries, it remains an imposing presence in the heart of Rome.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
248524
Names
Anfiteatro Flavio
Colosseo
Colosseum
Coordinates
41.8901690° N, 12.4922690° E
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Location
Rome
Province of Rome
Lazio
Italy
Europe
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Styles
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Location Map

Aerial view of Colosseum, Rome
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Aerial View

Aerial view of Colosseum, Rome
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Timeline

70 CE

Construction of the Colosseum

80 CE

Completion of the Colosseum

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Bibliography

  1. Claridge, Amanda. Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide, 2nd ed.. Oxford University Press, USA, 2010, pp. 313-19.
  2. Beard, Mary and Keith Hopkins. The Colosseum. Harvard University Press, 2011.
  3. Mann, Elizabeth and Michael Racz (illustrator). The Roman Colosseum: The story of the world's most famous stadium and its deadly games . Mikaya Press, 2006.
  4. Pearson, John. Arena: the story of the Colosseum. McGraw-Hill, 1973.
  5. Welch, Katherine E.. The Roman Amphitheatre: From its Origins to the Colosseum. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  6. Connolly, Peter. Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death. BBC Books, 2003.
  7. Gabucci, Ada (ed.). The Colosseum. Oxford University Press, USA, 2002.
Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide, 2nd ed.

Comments (1)

desiree struckman commented on September 23, 2013:

“i loved it alot i hope to go back there sometime.”