amphitheatre
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An amphitheatre is a large oval or circular building with seating arranged around a central arena, designed to hold audiences for public entertainment and events. These structures were particularly important in ancient Rome, where they hosted gladiator fights and other spectacles, and some—like the Arles Amphitheatre—continue to be used for performances and events today.
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- Roman amphitheatres
- Modern amphitheatres
- Natural amphitheatres
- See also
- Notes
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thumb|right|The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD) thumb|Arles Amphitheatre, France: a Roman arena still used for [[bullfighting, plays, and summer concerts.]]
An amphitheatre (American English: amphitheater) is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ('), from ('), meaning "on both sides" or "around" and ('), meaning "place for viewing".