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The remains of at least 230 Roman amphitheatres have been found widely scattered around the area of the
Roman Empire The Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean and much of Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. The Roman people, Romans conquered most of this during the Roman Republic, Republic, and it was ruled by emperors following Octavian's assumption of ...
. These are large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised 360 degree seating and not to be confused with the more common theatres, 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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Arena An arena is a large enclosed venue, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, Music, musical performances or Sport, sporting events. It comprises a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for specta ...
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List of contemporary amphitheatres This is a list of amphitheatres in use today with a capacity of at least 1,000. Amphitheatres by capacity See also * List of concert halls * List of jazz venues * List of opera houses * List of Roman amphitheatres * Lists of stadiums Ex ...
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List of stadiums The following are lists of stadiums throughout the world. Note that horse racing and motorsport venues are not included at some pages, because those are not stadiums but sports venues. Combined lists * List of stadiums by capacity * List of ...


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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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