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The amphitheatre stands.
The gladiatorial contests took place on the amphitheatre’s arena.
It was officially opened in 8 B.C. and is located beside the theatre, making use of the slope of the hill of San Albín. There is a cross-shaped moat in the centre of the arena.
Practical info
Construction: Theatre
Artistic period: Classical-Roman
Historic period: Romanisation (B.C.)
Setting: Theatre, House of the Amphitheatre, circus, Roman forum.
Location
Calle José Ramón Mélida s/n
06800 Mérida (Badajoz)
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