Modern English parlance uses "amphitheatre" for any structure with sloping seating, including theatre-style stages with spectator seating on only one side, theatres in the round, and stadia. They can be …

amphitheatre, freestanding building of round or, more often, oval shape with a central area, the arena, and seats concentrically placed around it.

Dec 21, 2016 · An amphitheatre was a structure built throughout the Roman empire where ordinary people could watch such spectacles as gladiator games, mock naval battles, wild animal hunts, and …

The amphitheatre of Leptis Magna would once have held almost 20,000 people and is still an impressive site today. Originally founded by the Phoenicians, Leptis Magna later became part of the …

Dec 5, 2016 · Middle English amphitheatre, borrowed from Latin amphitheātrum, borrowed from Greek amphithéātron, noun derivative from neuter of amphithéātros " (of a stadium) having seats for …

An amphitheatre is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards. Amphitheatres were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays.

Clicking on the map links next to the name of each amphitheatre will take you to that amphitheatre on which ever map you choose, either a country map or the Roman map.

A natural amphitheatre is a performance space located in a spot where a steep mountain or a particular rock formation naturally amplifies or echoes sound, making it ideal for musical and theatrical …

An amphitheatre is a large, open-air venue designed to accommodate a large number of spectators for various events and performances. The word amphitheatre comes from the Greek words amphi, …

What is an Amphitheatre? An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports.