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The Amphitheatre of Durrës (Roman Dyrrachium) in Albania was built in the 2nd century CE and held 15,000 to 20,000 people. It is among the largest monuments of antiquity to have survived on Albanian territory.
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Raddato, C. (2020, March 11). Amphitheatre of Durrës (Dyrrachium). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11977/amphitheatre-of-durres-dyrrachium/
Chicago Style
Raddato, Carole. "Amphitheatre of Durrës (Dyrrachium)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 11, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11977/amphitheatre-of-durres-dyrrachium/.
MLA Style
Raddato, Carole. "Amphitheatre of Durrës (Dyrrachium)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Mar 2020. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
