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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheater located in the heart of Rome, Italy, directly east of the Roman Forum. Its name ultimately comes from the Ancient Greek word kolossos, which means a great statue or giant. Despite its age, it is the largest standing amphitheater in the world and is the largest ancient amphitheater ever constructed. A gigantic statue of Nero modeled after the Colossus of Rhodes is thought to be the source of the name of Colosseum. The emperor Hadrian relocated the enormous bronze statue of Nero as a solar deity to the area next to the amphitheater. Emperor Vespasian started construction of the Colosseum in 72, and Titus, his successor and heir, finished it in 80 AD. During rule of Domitian, additional changes were enacted. Later classicists and archaeologists dubbed the amphitheater the Flavian Amphitheatre because of its connection to their family name, Flavius, and because the three emperors who sponsored the work are known as the Flavian dynasty. Brick-faced concrete, tuff or volcanic rock, and travertine limestone make up the Colosseum-structure. It had an average attendance of about 65,000 and could accommodate between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators at different times over its lifespan. Gladiatorial fights and public performances such as animal hunts, executions, reenactments of well-known conflicts, Roman mythological dramas, and brief simulated naval warfare were held there. Early in the Middle Ages, the structure was no longer utilized for entertainment. Later on, it was repurposed as a castle, a quarry, a Christian shrine, residences, workshops, and quarters for a monastic order. The Colosseum is still a well-known representation of Imperial Rome and was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, despite being severely damaged by earthquakes and stone thieves stealing spolia. The Italian version of the 5 euro cent coin has an image of the Colosseum. #History #Architecture

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