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title: Theatre, Pompeii
author: Penn State University Library
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# Theatre, Pompeii
_Authored by Penn State University Library_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/959.jpg)
## Image Caption
The [theatre](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/theatre/) of the [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) town of [Pompeii](https://www.worldhistory.org/pompeii/) was built in the 2nd century BCE and it was extensively renovated c. 79 BCE and repaired following the [earthquake](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/earthquake/) of 62 CE. At full capacity the theatre would have seated 5,000 spectators.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Library, P. S. U. (2012, November 15). Theatre, Pompeii. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Library, Penn State University. "Theatre, Pompeii." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 15, 2012. .
### MLA
Library, Penn State University. "Theatre, Pompeii." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Nov 2012, .
## License & Copyright
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