Amphitheatre Castrense

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Title

Amphitheatre Castrense

Subject

Ruins of the Amphitheatrum Castrense

Description

The Amphitheatrum Castrense, part of an Imperial villa complex which was built by emperors of the Severan dynasty. The building was a regular ellipse 88 meters long and 76 meters wide and stood three storeys high with open arcades on the exterior framed by Corinthian half-columns. It was constructed out of brick-faced concrete, with a few decorative elements in travertine. Only a section of the lowest story is preserved.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

August 8, 2016

Contributor

Description Provided By Carole Raddato

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Rome, Italy