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"An amphitheatre was a place for the exhibitions of public shows of combatants and wild beasts, entirely surrounded by seats for the spectators; whereas, in those for dramatic performances, the seats were arranged in a semicircle facing he stage. Longitudinal section of the Flavian Amphitheatre." — Smith, 1873

Amphitheatrum

"An amphitheatre was a place for the exhibitions of public shows of combatants and wild beasts, entirely…

"An amphitheatre was a place for the exhibitions of public shows of combatants and wild beasts, entirely surrounded by seats for the spectators; whereas, in those for dramatic performances, the seats were arranged in a semicircle facing he stage. Elevation of one side of the preceding section." — Smith, 1873

Amphitheatrum

"An amphitheatre was a place for the exhibitions of public shows of combatants and wild beasts, entirely…

The theater of Athens where Greek drama was born.

Theater of Athens

The theater of Athens where Greek drama was born.