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The remains of the amphitheatre of Salona (Solin, Croatia), erected in the latter half of the 2nd century (c. 170 CE). The fights in the arena could be watched by some 17,000 spectators.

A section of the seating in the Roman amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain). 2nd century CE.

The exterior of the Roman amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes, Charente-Maritime), France. The arena could hold 15,000 spectators and was built 40-50 CE.

Fourth Style fresco depicting a riot that broke out in Pompeii in 59 CE during games held in the arena involving Pompeians and inhabitants of Nuceria. On the orders of Nero, this event led to the closure of the amphitheatre for ten years...

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.

The small amphitheatre at Lixus, modern-day Morocco, had a semicircular cavea (seating section) designed to house theatrical plays and gladiatorial combats.

The amphitheatre of Augusta Emerita (modern-day Mérida, Spain) was construced in 8 BCE for use in gladiatorial contests and staged beast-hunts. It had a capacity of up to 15,000 people. The elliptical building was of considerable dimentions...

The Roman amphitheatre of ancient Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain). 2nd century CE.

The military amphitheatre of Burnum Legionary Camp in Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia). It was completed in 76-77 CE under Vespasian. The legionary camp was erected at the turn of the new era at a strategically important position from which...

The Roman amphitheatre of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes, Charente-Maritime), France. The arena could hold 15,000 spectators and was built 40-50 CE.