History

How many years did the construction of the Colosseum take?

8 years

Background

Building the Colosseum in Rome took about eight years. It started around the year 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian. It was opened in 80 AD by his son Titus. Up to 50,000 people could fit inside. It hosted fights between gladiators and even wild animals.

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