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Category:Colosseum

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Articles relating to theColosseum,its history, and its depictions. The building is anellipticalamphitheatrein the centre of the city ofRome,Italy,just east of theRoman Forum.It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, despite its age. Construction began under the emperorVespasian(r. 69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir,Titus(r. 79–81). Further modifications were made during the reign ofDomitian(r. 81–96).