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The Ancient Theatre of Delphi
The amphitheatre of Arles
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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The interior of the Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 CE), considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering
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Pula Arena, Croatia
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Bryce Canyon Amphitheatre from Sunrise Point