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Roman amphitheatre of Avenches, Switzerland, built in the early 2nd century CE, in use until the 4th century CE, used as a stone quarry afterwards. In the 11th century, a fortified tower was built on its eastern entrance and today it serves as a museum.
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Valenta, V. (2022, April 11). Avenches Amphitheatre. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15600/avenches-amphitheatre/
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