The Colosseum is a famous landmark located in Rome, Italy. It was built by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty in 72 AD and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, and animal hunts. LIONS were often used in these events, and spectators would wear togas as a sign of their ROMAN citizenship. The Colosseum was built on a flat area of land known as the TERRA, and its main purpose was to serve as an ARENA for entertainment.