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Title
Amphitheatre
Subject
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum
Description
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum was built in 19 CE and financed by C. Julius Rufus, a citizen of the city of Mediolanum Santonum (Saintes, France), priest of Rome and Augustus, as evidenced by a dedicatory inscription. It was part of the Sanctuary of the Three Gauls (Tres Galliae) dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus and celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. A wooden superstructure supported rows of seats for some 1,800 spectators, just enough for the representatives of the 60 Gallic tribes. The amphitheatre was enlarged around 130-136 CE under the reign of Hadrian to increase its capacity to 20,000 spectators. Christians were martyred in the amphitheatre in 177 CE.
Creator
Carole Raddato
Date
July 8, 2020
Contributor
Description Provided by Carole Raddato
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Lugdunum (Lyon, France)