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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.
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2014, March 31). Amphitheatre Exterior, Verona. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2483/amphitheatre-exterior-verona/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Amphitheatre Exterior, Verona." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 31, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2483/amphitheatre-exterior-verona/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Amphitheatre Exterior, Verona." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Mar 2014. Web. 25 Sep 2022.
