The Amphitheaters of Pompeii.
Amphitheaters:
The evidence left by C. Quintius Valgus and M Procius shows us that Amphitheaters and their importance to Pompeii,
According to inscriptions, Pompeii’s amphitheater was built by C. Quintius Valgus and M Procius, two of Sulla’s commanders who became the city’s magistrates after its subjugation by the Romans. C. Quintius said "Amphitheaters are of most importance, they give us entertainment and enjoyment "
This dates the amphitheater to 70AD, making it one of the earliest constructed Roman amphitheaters and the oldest one left standing.
The amphitheater was initially exposed in 1823 when it was cleared of overlying material by Antonio Bonnucci and Michele Arditi.
It was among the first buildings reconstructed following the earthquake in 62AD
The amphitheater measures 135m long and 104m wide, the oval in the middle is the stage for the performers and the seats surround the outside for where the audience sat.
The amphitheater was central to life in Pompeii and the enjoyment of many towns around Pompeii.
The fatal eruption of 79AD did not destroy the amphitheater, despite the fact that no games had been held there for 3 years.
Whilst most of it was buried by volcanic debris, its uppermost parts remained partially exposed up until the middle ages.
In contrast to later amphitheaters, Pompeii’s is very simple and represents an example of the earliest style of amphitheater.
People of Pompeii liked to have entertainment and they used the Amphitheater for riots for gladiators or shows that would be put on for a big audience. The most famed performances in the Pompeii amphitheater were the riots, which the gladiators performed. The amphitheater was one of the most popular places to go to even just to look around or even just to watch a show even if you weren't that interested
The evidence left by C. Quintius Valgus and M Procius shows us that Amphitheaters and their importance to Pompeii,
According to inscriptions, Pompeii’s amphitheater was built by C. Quintius Valgus and M Procius, two of Sulla’s commanders who became the city’s magistrates after its subjugation by the Romans. C. Quintius said "Amphitheaters are of most importance, they give us entertainment and enjoyment "
This dates the amphitheater to 70AD, making it one of the earliest constructed Roman amphitheaters and the oldest one left standing.
The amphitheater was initially exposed in 1823 when it was cleared of overlying material by Antonio Bonnucci and Michele Arditi.
It was among the first buildings reconstructed following the earthquake in 62AD
The amphitheater measures 135m long and 104m wide, the oval in the middle is the stage for the performers and the seats surround the outside for where the audience sat.
The amphitheater was central to life in Pompeii and the enjoyment of many towns around Pompeii.
The fatal eruption of 79AD did not destroy the amphitheater, despite the fact that no games had been held there for 3 years.
Whilst most of it was buried by volcanic debris, its uppermost parts remained partially exposed up until the middle ages.
In contrast to later amphitheaters, Pompeii’s is very simple and represents an example of the earliest style of amphitheater.
People of Pompeii liked to have entertainment and they used the Amphitheater for riots for gladiators or shows that would be put on for a big audience. The most famed performances in the Pompeii amphitheater were the riots, which the gladiators performed. The amphitheater was one of the most popular places to go to even just to look around or even just to watch a show even if you weren't that interested