who built the roman coliseum and who was the emperor at the time?

Question

who built it and was ruling at the time i am doing a progect please help me

Answer 1

The architech who built it is unknown. But the emperor ruling at that time was

Vespasian.

Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian[1] in around 70-72. The site chosen was a flat area on the floor of a low valley between the Caelian, Esquiline and Palatine Hills, through which a canalised stream ran. By the 2nd century BC the area was densely inhabited. It was devastated by the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64, following which Nero seized much of the area to add to his personal domain. He built the grandiose Domus Aurea on the site, in front of which he created an artificial lake surrounded by pavillions, gardens and porticoes. The existing Aqua Claudia aqueduct was extended to supply water to the area and the gigantic bronze Colossus of Nero was set up nearby at the entrance to the Domus Aurea.[2]

The area was transformed under Vespasian and his successors. Although the Colossus was preserved, much of the Domus Aurea was torn down.

Check this link for more details

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum

Answer 2

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, in Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is a giant amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Originally capable of seating 50,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built on a site just east of the Roman Forum, with construction starting between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign.[1] The Colosseum remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century — well after the traditional date of the fall of Rome in 476. As well as the traditional gladiatorial games, many other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, reenactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building eventually ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such varied purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine. Although it is now in a severely ruined condition due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is one of the finest surviving examples of Roman architecture. It is one of modern Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, whose Pope leads a torchlit procession to the amphitheatre each Good Friday. You could get more information from the link below...

Answer 3

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is a giant amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Originally capable of seating 45,000-50,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built on a site just east of the Roman Forum, with construction starting between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign

This info is found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum. LOOK IT UP!

It was prob built by Christian slaves, as it was a very common sport in Anceint Rome to capture and massacre Christians within the colosseum.

Answer 4

Construction of the Colosseum began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70-72.

Answer 5

It was actually a relation of mine, Sid Slartibartfast, and that thieving emperor never paid him.

I'm re-sending the bill to the Italian's next Tuesday.

Answer 6

the coliseum was started by vespsain in 79 ad and finished by titus in 81ad