The Colosseum
Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy.it was the largest Amphitheatre ever built in Rome.made of Travertine limestone. tThe Colosseum was originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre. Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70-72 AD. It was officially completed and opened by Tutus in 80 AD. It had an area of six acres. It was four floors and had thirty-six trap doors for special effects. It considered three layers of arches and underground tunnels leading to other building and ports of the arena. It was 287 feet long and 180 feet wide. It could hold around 50 000 people. The common uses of the Colosseum- Gladiator fights Re-enactments Dramas/plays Animal-to-animal fights. some times even public executions. The Colosseum displays the worth, might and power of Rome.it shows the style and building techniques also.