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The remains of at least 230
Roman amphitheatre Roman amphitheatres are theatres – large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating – built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, '' venationes'' (animal slayings) and executions. About 230 Ro ...
s have been found widely scattered around the area of the
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. These are large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised 360 degree seating and not to be confused with the more common
theatres Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...
, which are semicircular structures. There are, however, a number of buildings that have had a combined use as both theatre and amphitheatre, particularly in western Europe. Following is an incomplete list of Roman amphitheatre locations by country.


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Aerial Photographs


(Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities)

with Platner article




Google Earth file containing several locations

Romanheritage.com site with photos of Roman Amphitheaters
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Amphitheatres An amphitheatre (British English) or amphitheater (American English; both ) is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ('), from ('), meaning "on both sides" or "around" and ...