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The Colosseum or Coliseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. The building was constructed by the emperors of Flavian dynasty, following the reign of Nero. The put up Colosseum is derived from the Latin word Colosseus meaning colossal (Facts about the Colosseum, n.d.). It was the largest amphitheatre of the papistic Empire and in the world (Guinness World Records, 2013). It was also considered as oneness of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. The Colosseum could hold between 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. (William, 2005) It was apply for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such(prenominal) as animal hunts, handle sea battles, executions, reenactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building is use for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for different purposes such as housing, workshops, a Christian shrine, a fortress, a quarry, and quarters for a religious order (BBCs History of t he Colosseum p. 1 ,2012).Historical AspectThe Colosseum was strengthened after the Flavian dynasty of Emperors including Ves...