The Colosseum was also used for Christian martyrdoms,

as early Christians were frequently persecuted by the Romans. Christians were often thrown to wild animals or forced to fight as gladiators in the Colosseum. The Colosseum is said to be the site of thousands of Christian martyrdoms and it is still considered a sacred site by the Christian community.

The Colosseum was damaged by earthquakes

and stone-robbers over the centuries. It was also used as a quarry for building materials, leaving it in a state of ruin. Many of the Colosseum’s stone blocks were taken and used to build other structures in Rome. The Colosseum was also damaged by a fire in 217 AD, which destroyed the wooden floor of the arena. It was also damaged by an earthquake in 847 AD, which caused the collapse of the outer south wall.