The Colosseum in Rome is found in the center of the city and
originally named as “flavian” amphitheatre is the largest
structure built during the Roman Empire. Under Emperor
Vespasian, this greatest work of Roman architecture and Roman
engineering was constructed in 72 AD and was completed under
Titus in 80 AD. During the Roman Empire games were considered to
be a symbol of prestige and power a way to increase the
emperor’s popularity, because at that time Rome’s Colosseum was
the beating heart of the mob, giving them games and the emperor
will be loved for it. It was a way of gaining respect. This
elliptical manmade structure has been used for some 500 years
and can occupy a staggering 50,000 spectators, who gathered to
watch events such as animal hunts, executions, mock sea battles,
re-enactments of famous battles, dramas and the infamous
gladiator fights. These spectacles or games were used by
emperors to entertain the public. Covering an area of 188m by
156m, the Colosseum and has a height of 159ft. Above