Introduction to the Colosseum: The Colosseum (Colosseum, also translated as the Roman Colosseum and the Roman Arena) is located in the center of Rome. It was originally named Flavin Amphitheater. It was built between 72 and 82 AD. It is now The only remaining ruins are the largest amphitheater in ancient Rome.
From the appearance, the Colosseum is a perfect circle; when looking down, it can be seen that it is oval. The Colosseum covers an area of ​​about 20,000 square meters, with a large diameter of 188 meters and a small diameter of 156 meters. , with a circumference of 527 meters, the wall is divided into four floors, with the highest point reaching 57 meters, and can accommodate nearly 90,000 spectators.
More than a hundred years after this building was built, the arena was struck by lightning and caused a fire in 217 AD, which was partially destroyed. However, it was quickly restored in 238 AD and continued to hold fights between humans and beasts or humans. Performances, this primitive and cruel activity, were not completely banned until 523 AD.