
Amphitheatre facts for kids



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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The Colosseum amphitheatre in Rome, built c. 70 – 80 AD, is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering.
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Interior of the Colosseum
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The Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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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
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Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre from Sunrise Point
