The Colosseum was a large amphitheater located in Rome, Italy built between 72-80 AD under Emperor Vespasian to host gladiator fights and animal hunts as entertainment for Romans. It could hold over 80,000 spectators and featured open windows, animal fights like lions and bears, and gladiators fighting each other or animals in the large circular space surrounded by walls.

1. Colosseum
By: Emilio Lopez

2. What Is The Colosseum???
The Colosseum was a large amphitheater that held various fights using
animals such as lion, bears etc. and also people called gladiators who
fought with each other or animals. These fights were “entertaining” to the
people of Rome. Its walls form a large circular area. Also it held at least
80,000 people. It has many open windows.

3. Where is it located???
The Colosseum is located in
Rome, Italy. Italy is located
Europe.
Colosseum

4. Who Built This Monument???
Between the years of 72
A.D and 80 A.D,
Emperor Vespasian
ordered for this
structure to be built. He
died a year before the
Colossuem was
finished.

5. Why was this monument built???
The colossuem
was a amphitheatre
where various fights
were held for
entertainment to the
Roman.

6. Other Information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOylD1KC6kc&s

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