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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_035.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic view of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_010.tif
  • Tunnel exit at the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_007.tif
  • Tunnel exit at the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_008.tif
  • Part view of the elliptical amphitheatre cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_005.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_044.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_037.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the first level row of seats of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_023.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the intact honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_016.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_014.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_013.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_012.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_006.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_001.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_014.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_013.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_011.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_012.tif
  • Tunnel exit at the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_006.tif
  • View of the elliptical amphitheatre cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_002.tif
  • View of the elliptical amphitheatre cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_001.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_045.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view through an archway of the elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_043.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_042.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_041.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_039.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_036.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_038.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_033.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a small chamber directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_032.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a small chamber directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_031.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a chamber or tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_030.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a chamber or tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_029.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_027.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_026.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. North to South view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_025.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic south view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_024.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the first level row of seats of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_022.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. East to west view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_020.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_019.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the oyer wall of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_021.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_018.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the intact honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_009.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_008.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_007.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_004.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_005.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the intact honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_002.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_010.tif
  • Main entrance of the elliptical amphitheatre which is cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_009.tif
  • Part view of the elliptical amphitheatre cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_004.tif
  • View of the elliptical amphitheatre cut out of the outcrop of tufa rock at Sutri, Italy. The amphitheatre is believed to have been built in the early Roman period around 1st century BC, possibly on the foundations of an earlier Etruscan version. It was capable of holding up to 400 spectators.
    Sutri_Lazio_Italy_003.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_040.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view of the elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_034.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_028.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East panoramic view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_017.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic view of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_011.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_015.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_003.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the one (North) of the two Auditoria’s which were on the situated on the eastern side of Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Library built in 131 AD in Athens. The Auditoria were small rooms used for lectures and text reading. The library complex consisted of a vast library, a large courtyard with a garden and central pool, mosaics floors, numerous rooms and a facade adorned with Corinthian columns.
    Greece_Athens_Hadrians_Library_045.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the one (North) of the two Auditoria’s which were on the situated on the eastern side of Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Library built in 131 AD in Athens. The Auditoria were small rooms used for lectures and text reading. The library complex consisted of a vast library, a large courtyard with a garden and central pool, mosaics floors, numerous rooms and a facade adorned with Corinthian columns.
    Greece_Athens_Hadrians_Library_044.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the one (North) of the two Auditoria’s which were on the situated on the eastern side of Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Library built in 131 AD in Athens. The Auditoria were small rooms used for lectures and text reading. The library complex consisted of a vast library, a large courtyard with a garden and central pool, mosaics floors, numerous rooms and a facade adorned with Corinthian columns.
    Greece_Athens_Hadrians_Library_043.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  Close-up view of rock cut seats of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_034.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_002.tif
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_146.jpg
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_014.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_013.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_012.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_010.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_008.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Odeion of Herodes Atticus in the foreground and the pine covered slopes of Filopappos Hill or Hill of the Muses, the highest summit in Southern Athens which is crowned by the tomb monument of Roman senator Gaius Julius Antiochus Filopappos. The Odeion or Theatre was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Atticus, a teacher and philosopher, in memory of his wife Regilla, it dominates the SW slopes of the Acropolis with its three-storeyed stage building and steeply sloped semicircular auditorium or cavea. Filopappos, a Syrian prince and benefactor of Athens, had his Pentelic marble monument built directly facing the Acropolis in 114-6 AD.
    Greece_Athens_1092.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building through an arched auditorium lower entranceof the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_095.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building from one of the auditorium passageways of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_091.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_089.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_087.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_037.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_036.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View towards the rear of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_035.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  Close-up view of rock cut seats of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_032.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_031.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_030.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_029.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_028.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_011.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the auditorium and arena of the epic Colosseum exterior which still remains one of ancient Rome's greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Completed in A.D. 80, the monumental four storey building is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and endures as an emblem of past glories. The Colosseum at its peak accommodated 70,000 spectators to watch gladiatorial contests, animal hunts and the arena could be flooded for mock sea battles. The Colosseum is a UNESCO world Heritage Site as part of the Historical centre of Rome listing.
    Colosseum_Rome_Italy_009.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Odeion of Herodes Atticus situated on the south slope of the Acropolis. The Odeion or Theatre was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Atticus, a teacher and philosopher, in memory of his wife Regilla, it dominates the SW slopes of the Acropolis with its three-storeyed stage building and steeply sloped semicircular auditorium or cavea. Filopappos, a Syrian prince and benefactor of Athens, had his Pentelic marble monument built directly facing the Acropolis in 114-6 AD.
    Greece_Athens_1082.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Odeion of Herodes Atticus situated on the south slope of the Acropolis. The Odeion or Theatre was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Atticus, a teacher and philosopher, in memory of his wife Regilla, it dominates the SW slopes of the Acropolis with its three-storeyed stage building and steeply sloped semicircular auditorium or cavea. Filopappos, a Syrian prince and benefactor of Athens, had his Pentelic marble monument built directly facing the Acropolis in 114-6 AD.
    Greece_Athens_1081.tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Odeion of Herodes Atticus situated on the south slope of the Acropolis. The Odeion or Theatre was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Atticus, a teacher and philosopher, in memory of his wife Regilla, it dominates the SW slopes of the Acropolis with its three-storeyed stage building and steeply sloped semicircular auditorium or cavea. Filopappos, a Syrian prince and benefactor of Athens, had his Pentelic marble monument built directly facing the Acropolis in 114-6 AD.
    Greece_Athens_1008.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building through an arched auditorium lower entranceof the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_093.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view from between one of the passageway lower walls of the auditorium passageway of the stage building of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_092.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_090.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_088.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the Theatre of the head of one of the two Dolphins that decorate the side ends of the parapet that separated the proedria from the rest of the auditorium. Originally dating from 175-200 AD, the theatre in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators and is one of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world.
    Libya_Sabratha_086.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  Close-up view of rock cut seats of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_033.tif
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_150.jpg
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_149.jpg
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_148.jpg
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_145.jpg
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building through an arched auditorium lower entranceof the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_094.tif
  • A side entrance between the stage and auditorium of the well preserved Odeon or Bouleuterion. Turkey. Ephesus.   Dating from the 2nd century AD, the building was used for poetry reciting and staging concerts and also a meeting place for council. It seated 1,400 spectators was probably covered with a wooden roof as no gutters or drains for rain water exist.
    Turkey-Ephesus_147.jpg