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The Roman theatre of Augusta Emerita is the most important Roman monument in Mérida (Spain) and the best example of its kind to be found in western Europe. Its construction began c. 15 BCE and an inscription indicates that Roman consul Marcus Agrippa was the main instigator for building it. It had a capacity of up to 6,000 people and was remodelled several times throughout history, with major restorations taking place in the 2nd century CE.
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