Amphitheatre

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Title

Amphitheatre

Subject

View 1/3 of Pompeii's Amphitheatre

Description

The Amphitheatre was used for gladiatorial combat and is the oldest one of its kind in existence. Built 150 years before the Colosseum in 70 BCE, it could hold up to 20,000 spectators, not only from Pompeii but also from neighbouring towns.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

May 27, 2019

Contributor

Description Provided By Carole Raddato

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Pompeii, Italy