How many people did it take to build the Roman Colosseum?

Just like the subject of Building the Colosseum there is hardly a page of Roman history and the Romans that is not, on some way, connected to the Roman Colosseum which became a symbol of Rome, its society, culture and life. read more

It wasn't built by “people” and not on one shot. Unumbered companies specialized in public procurement worked for 8 years (from 72 AC. to 80AC) t o complete the first building. The project was financed with the the sacking of Jerusalem and the destruction of its temple. All the gold was used this way. read more

It took about twelve years for the Colosseum to be completely finished. Titus dedicated it in 80, but his bother Domitian finished it a couple of years later. read more