Originally, the building's Latin name was simply amphitheatrum, 'amphitheatre'. Though the modern name Flavian Amphitheatre ( আরও দেখুন

Exterior
Unlike Roman theatres that were built into hillsides, the Colosseum is an entirely free-standing structure. It derives its basic exterior and interior architecture from that of two theatres back to back. It is elliptical in plan and is … আরও দেখুন

The Colosseum is generally regarded by Christians as a site of the martyrdom of large numbers of believers during the persecution of … আরও দেখুন

The Colosseum has appeared in numerous films, artworks and games. It is featured in films such as Roman Holiday, Gladiator আরও দেখুন

Construction, inauguration, and Roman renovations
The site chosen was a flat area on the floor of a low … আরও দেখুন

The Colosseum was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events. The shows, called munera, were always … আরও দেখুন

The Colosseum has a wide and well-documented history of flora ever since Domenico Panaroli made the first catalogue of its plants in 1643. Since then, 684 species … আরও দেখুন