Roman Amphitheatre
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ruins, Roman Empire, amphitheatre
The Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon was once considered, in mythology, to be King Arthur's Round Table.
It was, of course, really a centre for more violent entertainment, seating 6000 spectators eagerly watching the spectacle of gladiatorial combat and military displays.
It was, of course, really a centre for more violent entertainment, seating 6000 spectators eagerly watching the spectacle of gladiatorial combat and military displays.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isca_Augusta#Amphitheatre
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Coordinates: 51°36'29"N 2°57'24"W
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