# Colosseum: Rome's Great Flavian Amphitheatre — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [May 29, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/colosseum-romes-great-flavian-amphitheatre-whe-definition-discussion/1010 "2018-05-29T09:01:12Z")\
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The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE). The massive arena held 50,000 spectators and hosted spectacular public entertainments such as gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, and public executions from 80 CE to 404 CE.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Colosseum/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Colosseum/)._

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