The Colosseum, (the Flavian Amphitheatre) is one of Rome's most famous buildings and enduring monuments to the culture of the ancient Romans. These building was built by the Emperor Vespasian around 72 AD. His son Titus reigned over its completion and the official opening ceremonies, about 8 years later, in 80 AD. The Colosseum is situated near the site of Nero's Domus Aurea "Golden House". It got its popular name, the Colosseum, because of Nero's colossus statue of himself.
The huge theater was built encompassing four floors. The first three had arched entrances, while the fourth floor had a rectangular doorways. The interior was divided into three parts: the arena, the podium, and the cavea. The arena measured 79 x 45 meters (237-135 feet), and consisted of wood and sand. The Colosseum is huge, 188m long and 156 wide. The Colosseum had a total spectator capacity of 45,000-55,000. The total amount of marble needed for the construction measured approximately 100,000 cubic meters. The audience climbed to their seats, according to gender and social class.
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