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Arles Amphitheatre
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Arles Amphitheatre

The Arles Amphitheatre was built in 90 CE and seated 20,000 spectators. It is a two-tiered Roman amphitheatre and one of Arles' most popular attractions.
Amphitheatre Exterior, Verona
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Amphitheatre Exterior, Verona

The Roman amphitheatre of Verona, Italy, 1st century CE. The arena was the third largest in the Roman world and used to host gladiator, circus and equestrian events.
Tarraco Amphitheatre
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Tarraco Amphitheatre

The Roman amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain). 2nd century CE.
Amphitheatre Exterior, Mediolanum Santonum
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Amphitheatre Exterior, Mediolanum Santonum

The exterior of the Roman amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes, Charente-Maritime), France. The arena could hold 15,000 spectators and was built 40-50 CE.
Amphitheatre of Tarragona
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Amphitheatre of Tarragona

A section of the seating in the Roman amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain). 2nd century CE.
Fresco Showing the Riot of 59 CE in the Amphitheatre of Pompeii
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Fresco Showing the Riot of 59 CE in the Amphitheatre of Pompeii

Fourth Style fresco depicting a riot that broke out in Pompeii in 59 CE during games held in the arena involving Pompeians and inhabitants of Nuceria. On the orders of Nero, this event led to the closure of the amphitheatre for ten years...
Amphitheatre, Salona
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Amphitheatre, Salona

The remains of the amphitheatre of Salona (Solin, Croatia), erected in the latter half of the 2nd century (c. 170 CE). The fights in the arena could be watched by some 17,000 spectators.
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre
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The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre

Construction of the Colosseum in Rome was begun in 72 CE by Vespasian and completed between 81 and 96 CE in the reign of Domitian. The arena hosted gladiator contests, wild animal hunts and public executions.
A Roman Trail in the Moselle Valley
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A Roman Trail in the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley is Germany's oldest winegrowing region. The Romans brought viticulture to this area and planted vines along the Moselle River 2000 years ago. After settling the region c. 50 BCE and establishing the city of Trier (Augusta...
Colosseum
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Colosseum

The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre is a large ellipsoid arena built in the first century CE by the Flavian Roman emperors of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Titus (79-81 CE) and Domitian (81-96 CE). The massive arena held 50,000 spectators and hosted...
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