Amphitheatre

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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)