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The remaining top tier of arches of 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.
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2014, March 31). Arches, Amphitheatre of Verona. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2482/arches-amphitheatre-of-verona/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Arches, Amphitheatre of Verona." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 31, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2482/arches-amphitheatre-of-verona/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Arches, Amphitheatre of Verona." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Mar 2014. Web. 22 May 2022.
