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πŸ›οΈ Roman Amphitheatre of Gortyn

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πŸ›οΈ Roman Amphitheatre of Gortyn
Roman arena in Gortyn, Crete, 1st–2nd century CE


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 9 Apr 2026 at 15:22
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Built: 1st–2nd century CE
  • Arena length: approximately 100–110 metres
  • Seating capacity: several thousand spectators
  • Location: Gortyn archaeological site, Crete, Greece

The Roman Amphitheatre of Gortyn is an ancient arena in Crete, Greece, that demonstrates the expansion of Roman ...

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