
Amphitheatre - Wikipedia
Modern English parlance uses "amphitheatre" for any structure with sloping seating, including theatre-style stages with spectator seating on only one side, theatres in the round, and stadia. …
Amphitheatre | Architecture, History & Uses | Britannica
amphitheatre, freestanding building of round or, more often, oval shape with a central area, the arena, and seats concentrically placed around it.
Amphitheatre - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 21, 2016 · An amphitheatre was a structure built throughout the Roman empire where ordinary people could watch such spectacles as gladiator games, mock naval battles, wild …
10 Best Roman Amphitheatres to Visit in the World - History Hit
The amphitheatre of Leptis Magna would once have held almost 20,000 people and is still an impressive site today. Originally founded by the Phoenicians, Leptis Magna later became part …
Roman amphitheatre - Wikipedia
The Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome, more generally known as the Colosseum, is the archetypal and the largest amphitheatre. Built from 72 to 80 AD, it remains as an icon of ancient Rome.
Billy Strings | St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Billy Strings live at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on April 2,3, and 4, 2026.
AMPHITHEATER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Dec 5, 2016 · Middle English amphitheatre, borrowed from Latin amphitheātrum, borrowed from Greek amphithéātron, noun derivative from neuter of amphithéātros " (of a stadium) having …
Amphitheatres of the Roman World - Archaeology Travel
Clicking on the map links next to the name of each amphitheatre will take you to that amphitheatre on which ever map you choose, either a country map or the Roman map.
AMPHITHEATRE definition and meaning | Collins English …
An amphitheatre is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards. Amphitheatres were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays.
Amphitheatre - design-encyclopedia.com
An amphitheatre is an architectural structure used for the purpose of hosting outdoor events and performances. It is typically circular or elliptical in form, with stepped terraces and seating to …