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72 CE: Vespasian begins construction of the Colosseum in Rome.
80 CE: The Colosseum in Rome is officially opened by Titus with a 100 day gladiator spectacular.
81 CE - 96 CE: Construction is finally completed on the Colosseum of Rome in the reign of Domitian.
110 CE: First documented martydom in the Colosseum of Rome, that of St. Ignatius of Antioch.
404 CE - 405 CE: St. Telemachus is martyred in the Colosseum of Rome
422 CE: The Colosseum of Rome is damaged by earthquake.
508 CE: The Colosseum of Rome is damaged by earthquake.
523 CE: Last recorded animal games in the Colosseum of Rome.
730 CE: First reference to the Flavian Amphitheatre as the Colosseum by the Venerable Bede.