The Colosseum
Alternative names	Flavian Amphitheatre
General information
Type	Amphitheatre
Location	Regio IV Templum Pacis ("Temple of Peace")
Country	Italy
Elevation	57 m (187 ft)
Construction started	70–72 AD
Technical details
Diameter	156 × 189 m (512 × 620 ft)
Design and construction
Developer	Vespasian, Titus
Website
parcocolosseo.it/en/

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is a large artefact or structure in the city of Rome. The construction of the Colosseum started around 70–72 AD and was finished in 80 AD. Emperor Vespasian started all the work, and Emperor Titus completed the colosseum. Emperor Domitian made some changes to the building between 81 and 96 AD. It had seating for 50,000 people. It is the biggest amphitheatre built by the Roman Empire. It was built between 81 and 96 AD.