It refers to a structure that dates back to the time of the Roman Empire, specifically to the 1st century AD which was built in the central area of the city of Rome, this amphitheater, was built as a monument to the emperors who led its construction which came from the Flavian dynasty and in honorIt was baptized as the Flavian Amphitheater, later it was renamed the Colosseum because near it was a monument in honor of the Colossus of Nero, Thanks to the fact that it has been maintained over the centuries it has become one of the constructions The most important and famous ancient buildings in history, being declared in 1980 as a World Heritage Site and one of the world's wonders.
In its heyday this amphitheater had the capacity to house 50 thousand people, being the senators together with the emperor who were concentrated in the stands that were located near the arena. While the lower levels of social classes in the upper levels, the last levels being occupied by the lower strata. In it the best fighters of the time who were known as gladiators met, to fight in public events. The emperor Vespasian was commissioned to start its construction in 70 AD and it was completed 10 years later in 80 AD by the then emperor Titus. Later it underwent modifications that were made during the mandate of Domitian XV.
There were almost 500 years during which the Colosseum was used, being the headquarters of the last games in the 11th century, since despite the fact that two centuries before it was the fall of the Roman Empire itself, the Byzantines made use of it. The fights between the gladiators were not the only event that took place in the coliseum, events such as executions or even theatrical performances of great mythological events were held in the coliseum. During the Middle Ages it was used for various functions, among which its use as a fortress, factory and also as the diocese of a sect stand out. A large amount of construction material was extracted from that place, being used for the construction of other buildings, later it was converted into a monumentholy in honor of fallen Christians in the first years of the religion, which prevented it from continuing to deteriorate.
At present the structure is quite deteriorated by the ravages of time and climate, but despite this it has not ceased to be considered as a symbol that represents the Roman Empire, being one of the most significant examples of its architecture.
