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the beginning of the Colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed under his son Titus. this dome was know as the Flavian Amphitheatre. The name "Colosseum" was not used till the 7th century**.** The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial combats, mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.

The colosseam help up to 50,000 spectors This ampitheater was the largest roman one in the world. There were elevators that carried animals from floor to floor.

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