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Roman Amphitheater — Benevento
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Roman Amphitheater

Dated between the end of the first and the beginning of the second century AD, it stands in the western area of the ancient city. The monument, whose cavea measures about 98 meters in diameter, is built in opus caementicium with facings in blocks of limestone and brick. The steps...

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Roman Amphitheater — Benevento, Italy.

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Dated between the end of the first and the beginning of the second century AD, it stands in the western area of the ancient city. The monument, whose cavea measures about 98 meters in diameter, is built in opus caementicium with facings in blocks of limestone and brick. The steps and the frons scenae were covered in marble, as well as marble slabs and stuccoes, still partially preserved, decorated the aulae, the two large rooms that, through corridors (parodoi), lead to the orchestra. The cavea, with a semicircular plan, is built on substructures and has three orders: Tuscanic, Ionic and Corinthian. Of these only the lower order is preserved, consisting of twenty-five arches on pillars with Tuscan half-columns. The arches of the cavea, with a wide finished frame, presented as keystones reliefs configured, represented by busts in the lower order and, most likely, by masks in the upper orders. Some of these masks have been reused in buildings of the Historical Center, where they are still visible. The cavea ended in the upper part with a gallery, in which niches opened.

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The amphitheater dates between the end of the first and the beginning of the second century AD, making it an important monument from the early Imperial period. It is situated in the western area of the ancient city and remains a significant archaeological site showcasing Roman engineering and architectural sophistication.
The amphitheater features a semicircular cavea (seating area) measuring about 98 meters in diameter, built with three architectural orders: Tuscanic, Ionic, and Corinthian. The lower order, which is well-preserved, consists of twenty-five impressive arches on pillars with Tuscan half-columns, while the steps, frons scenae, and interior rooms were originally decorated with marble and stucco.
The arches of the cavea featured relief keystones depicting busts in the lower order and masks in the upper orders, showcasing Roman decorative artistry. Many of these original masks have been reused in buildings throughout the Historical Center, where they remain visible today, offering a fascinating connection between the ancient monument and medieval structures.
The parodoi were corridors that connected to the aulae, two large rooms that provided access to the orchestra area where performances took place. These rooms were decorated with marble slabs and stuccoes, some of which are still partially preserved, indicating the luxurious treatment of these important functional spaces in the amphitheater.
The monument was built using opus caementicium (Roman concrete) with external facings made of limestone and brick blocks, demonstrating advanced Roman construction techniques. The interior elements, including steps and the stage front (frons scenae), were covered in marble, while the upper gallery featured niches, reflecting the sophisticated engineering and aesthetic standards of the period.

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