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Vespasian
Bust of Vespasian, found at Ostia; in the Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome.
Construction of the Colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian between 70 and 72 CE. Following his death, the structure was officially dedicated in 80 CE by his son and successor, Titus, who completed the main construction.312
Subsequently, in 82 CE, the emperor Domitian finalized the project by adding the amphitheater's fourth story.342