Constructed in AD 72-80 under the Flavian Emperors. For more information see this website.
Given name... The Flavian Ampitheater
Doric columns ground level, Ionic 2nd and Corinthian 3rd tier
Exterior... only a third of the original intact
Exterior...earthquakes destroyed a portion and stone hunters removed others
Arena level once cover by timber and sand (to soak-up blood)
Seating decks
Underground passages and rooms used to house Gladiators, animals, etc
Vestal Virgins once sat where the Cross now is
Walkway for the 50,000 the Colosseum once sat
Walkway
The 2nd level
Looking towards the Basilica of Constantine...only a 6th of the original remains