A Gallery of 12 Roman Amphitheatres (Image Gallery) p. 11

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 05 May 2021

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The Amphitheatre of Pompeii

by Carole Raddato
published on 22 September 2019

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The Amphitheatre of Pompeii — View Full-Size Image

The amphitheatre of Pompeii was used for gladiatorial combat and is the oldest one of its kind in existence. Built 150 years before the Colosseum in 70 BCE, it could hold up to 20,000 spectators not only from Pompeii but also from neighbouring towns.

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