The Construction of the Colosseum was started under the emperor Vespavian and was completed by his son Titus in 80 A.D.

Originally named the amphitheatre of Flavio, it became known as the colosseum because of an enormous bronze statue of Nero which in the second century A.D. was placed near by the monument.

 The building was used for gladiator fights, hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals and similar entertainments.

 The building was constructed with blocks of stone and brickwork. The outside is composed of four levels , the first three of which are made up of 80 arches while the fourth is divided into s...