80 CEReputable source · 2 sourcesWell documented
The Colosseum Is Inaugurated
On the timeline · around 80 CE ·
What happened
Begun under the emperor Vespasian, the Flavian Amphitheatre — the Colosseum — was inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 CE with a hundred days of games. The vast stone arena could hold tens of thousands of spectators for gladiatorial combat, animal hunts, and public spectacles.
Why it matters
The Colosseum became the enduring symbol of imperial Rome and remains one of its most famous monuments.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Colosseum: Rome's Great Flavian Amphitheatre · Reputable source
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Historic Centre of Rome (World Heritage listing) · Reputable source