The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it is the largest amphitheatre in the world, and is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering. the Coliseum hosted brutal competitions for the “entertainment” of the Roman citizens. present Stadium Colosseum has become a symbol of opposition to the death penalty. The Colosseum will be illuminated in yellow every time a decision to abolish
the death penalty , whether or anywhere in the world .