the roman colosseum was originally called

The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.

The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000 it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles (for only a short time as the hypogeum was soon filled in with mechanisms to support the other activities), animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius). Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir Titus. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built.

The Colosseum or Coliseum (/ k ɒ l ə ˈ s iː ə m/ kol-ə- SEE-əm), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo ), is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.

The roman colosseum was originally called