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Oval or round building composed of an arena surrounded by tiers; it was used mainly to stage gladiator fights.

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Arched masonry construction resting on posts.

Rectangular wall projection composed of a base and a capital decorated with acanthus leaves.

Wooden post that extends and supports the velarium.

Slender column with a molded base and a capital decorated with acanthus leaves; it is partially incorporated into a wall.

Slender column with a molded base and a capital with volutes; it is partially incorporated into a wall.

Squat column with no base and no sculpted capital; it is partially incorporated into a wall.

Passageway created by resting an arch on two posts.

Stone seats arranged in levels, where spectators sat.

Awning suspended over the tiers to protect spectators from the Sun and the rain.

Sand-covered wooden floor on which gladiators fought.