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Title
Amphitheatre
Subject
The cavea and arena of the Roman amphitheatre in Emerita Augusta (Merida, Spain)
Description
The amphitheatre was built next to the theatre in 8 BCE for gladiatorial contests and staged beast-hunts. It could hold up to 15,000 people. The elliptical building was of considerable dimensions and measured 126 by 103 metres (413 by 337 ft) The sand-covered arena contained a cruciform fossa bestiaria, where animals were kept before entering the arena.
Creator
Carole Raddato
Date
Photograph taken on 2/11/2018
Contributor
Description Provided By Carole Raddato
Type
Photograph
Coverage
Emerita Augusta (Mérida Spain)