Amphitheatre facts for kids

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Delphi Composite
The Ancient Theatre of Delphi
Arles-arenes
The amphitheatre of Arles
BryceCanyon-Amphiteatre1
The Bryce Canyon natural amphitheatre

An amphitheatre (or amphitheater) is a type of structure. It is a flat area, surrounded by an area that ascends gradually. In the ascending area, people can be seated. Today, such structures are used for presentations, but also spectator sports.

In Ancient Rome, these structures were used to entertain the population. Gladiator combats, athletics and executions were staged there.

Natural amphitheatre

A natural amphitheatre is a natural formation of rocks or cliffs, which resemble a man-made amphitheatre.

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  • Colosseum in Rome, Italy - April 2007

    The Colosseum amphitheatre in Rome, built c. 70 – 80 AD, is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering.

  • Colosseum-interior.01

    Interior of the Colosseum

  • The Roman Amphitheatre at el-Djem (IX) (5617770198)

    The Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia

  • Anfiteatro, El Jem, Túnez, 2016-09-04, DD 55-66 HDR PAN

    Interior of the Amphitheatre of El Jem

  • Hollywood bowl and sign

    The Hollywood Bowl, California; a modern amphitheatre, adapted from the bowl-shaped, natural amphitheatre from which it gets its name. The standing structure is a bandshell

  • Keehner Amphitheater

    Local amphitheater at Keehner Park, West Chester, Ohio

  • Bryce Amphitheater from Sunrise Point Highres 2013

    Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre from Sunrise Point



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