Amphitheatre at Salona

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Photographer: Karin S. Tate
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L: 124.75 m ; W: 100.65 m
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The amphitheatre was built c. 170 CE and later renovated in the 3rd century CE (Bombgardner 2001: 197). This amphitheatre was used throughout the early fourth century CE and survived until the 13th century CE (Bombgardner 2001: 197). The arena measure 64.30 X 40.20 m, and the amphitheatre could seat approximately 13,380 before the renovation and 25,172 afterwards (Bomgardner 2001: 197). Inserted beneath the bays of the facade were chapels, including one for the deity Nemesis (Bomgardner 2001: 198).
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Attributed to Karin S. Tate under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Abstract
Remains of the amphitheatre at Salona.
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Origin Place Name
Salona
Origin Country
Croatia