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The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of Rome.
Construction began under the king Vespasian (69–79 AD) and ended in 80 AD. The Colosseum is built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete. |
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Although ruined by earthquakes and stone robbers, it is still alive and thriving.
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