when was the colosseum built in rome

The Colosseum in Rome, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was built between approximately AD 70-72 and AD 80. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian and was completed by his son, Emperor Titus, who officially dedicated it in AD 80 with 100 days of games. Further modifications were later made by Emperor Domitian, Titus' younger brother. The construction was largely funded by spoils from the First Jewish–Roman War and utilized a workforce that included many Jewish slaves. The Colosseum remains one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Rome and Roman engineering.