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Itálica Amphitheater: A testimony of Roman culture Timeline 00:00 Presentation 00:15 Intro 00:31 Main data 02:41 The circus of Itálica 02:58 The activities of the amphitheater 03:40 Gladiator Fights 04:35 Fights with wild animals 05:28 Naval battles 06:53 West Gate 07:42 The goddess Livitina 08:47 East Gate 10:53 South gallery 14:01 Mosaic of the south gallery 14:20 North Stand 15:57 Description of the stands 17:57 Completion 18:01 End 18:53 Proposals for new videos Introduction The Itálica amphitheater is one of the most important monuments of ancient Rome in Spain. It was built in the 2nd century AD. and could hold up to 25,000 spectators. In this video, we will take a tour of the amphitheater, learning about its architectural characteristics and the shows that were held there. • Italica was founded in 206 BC. by Scipio Africanus. It was one of the most important cities in Roman Hispania, and was the birthplace of two emperors: Trajan and Hadrian. • The Itálica circus was the second largest in the entire Roman Empire. It had a capacity for up to 80,000 spectators. • The Italica amphitheater is an example of the importance of public spectacles in Roman culture. These shows were a form of entertainment, but they also had cultural and political significance. Architectural features The Itálica amphitheater has an oval floor plan, and its dimensions are 153 meters long by 132 meters wide. The arena, where the shows were held, has a diameter of 70.6 meters. The stands, which surround the arena, are divided into three levels: • The cavea, the lowest level, was reserved for the ruling class, such as senators, magistrates, and members of the imperial family. • The media cavea, the intermediate level, was intended for the general population. • The summa cavea, the highest level, was reserved for women and children. The amphitheater was built of concrete, stone and brick. The arena was covered with fine sand, and the stands were equipped with stone or wooden seats. Shows All kinds of shows were held in the Itálica amphitheater, such as: • Gladiator fight: Two or more gladiators fought to the death or until one of them surrendered. • Animal hunting: Wild animals were released into the sand to fight among themselves or with people. • Naval battle drill: The arena of the amphitheater was flooded, allowing ships to float and navigate within the arena. • Public executions: They were carried out during breaks or in special sessions, where criminals were executed in very gruesome ways. Conclusion The Itálica amphitheater is an important testimony of Roman culture. It is an impressive building, which allows us to better understand the shows that were held in the Roman Empire, and the way of life of its inhabitants.