Answer:
The Colosseum was built to provide an arena in the center of Ancient Rome for entertainment. The Ancient Romanians wanted to display their economic, political and social power by building an expensive, massive, and breathtaking structure in a fit of-let's be honest- self-importance and vanity. It did however become a symbol of the success, power, and majesty of Rome and the emperor while preserving Roman Society and guaranteeing a spot in the history books.
