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  • 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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_023.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. 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
  • 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_004.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
  • 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 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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
  • 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_040.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. 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. 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 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_028.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. 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. 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. 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 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 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
  • 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. 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 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. 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. View of a section of the oyer wall of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_021.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
  • 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_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
  • 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
  • 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_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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of a Roman inscription on a stone block in the middle of the Amphitheatre which lays beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_156.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View from the middle of the Amphitheatre which lays beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_155.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Amphitheatre beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_154.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Amphitheatre beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_003.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Amphitheatre beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_152.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Amphitheatre beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_153.tif
  • View of the elliptical shaped amphitheatre arena which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_198.tif
  • View of the elliptical shaped amphitheatre arena which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_196.tif
  • View of the north entrance tunnel to arena of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_195.tif
  • View of interior passageway underneath the cavea of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_193.tif
  • View of the south entrance and exterior of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_189.tif
  • View of the exterior of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_188.tif
  • View of the elliptical shaped amphitheatre arena which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_199.tif
  • View of interior passageway underneath the cavea of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_194.tif
  • View of the elliptical shaped amphitheatre arena which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_200.tif
  • View of the elliptical shaped amphitheatre arena which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_197.tif
  • View of the south entrance tunnel to arena of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_192.tif
  • View of the south entrance tunnel to arena of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_191.tif
  • View of the south entrance and exterior of the amphitheatre which was built in 80 BC, Pompeii Italy. The amphitheatre was used for sports and gladiatorial contests, hunts and battles with wild animals.  It was enlarged by the Romans due to the spectacles becoming so popular. The stadium seats 20,000 spectators.
    Pompeii_Italy_190.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Corinthian type column capital discarded on the side passage to the Roman Circus or Hippodrome on the western side of the Amphitheatre.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ruins of the stage building from the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted and arched entrances of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and in the background are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and to the left of the theatre are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and to the left of the theatre are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted entrance of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted entrance of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the intact vaulted entrance of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and to the left of the theatre are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Xanthos. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre which dates from around the mid-2nd century AD. Above and to the left of the theatre are the Harpy Tomb and a Lycian sarcophagus.  Built on the same site of an earlier Hellenistic theatre, the theatre was modified in late Roman times and used as amphitheatre type arena suitable gladiator fights. Approximately 300o spectators can be seated in its current condition. Xanthos, the once great ancient centre of the Lycian Federation is located in the Antalya Province in the south Aegean region of Turkey. Xanthos together with the nearby cult centre of Letoon are designated a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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