The constuction of the Colosseum was started by the emperorVespasian (reigned 69-79 AD) in 70 AD. It was completed by his sonand successor Titus (reigned 79-81 AD) who inaugurated it in 80 AD.Titus’ brother and successor, Domitian (reigned 81-86 AD)madefurther modifications. Because these were the emprors of theFlavian dynasty, the actual name of this amphitheatre was Flavianamphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), Colosseum is a nickname.

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