The Colosseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheater, is the largest Colosseum ever built in the Roman Empire. Its construction began between 70 and 72 AD. J.-C to be completed in 80.
the Colosseum was used for venationes (wild animal fights), munera (gladiator fights) and other public spectacles, such as executions of death row inmates, reconstructions of famous battles and dramas based on Roman mythology.