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🏛️ Roman Amphitheatre: Venusia

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🏛️ Roman Amphitheatre: Venusia
1st-century Roman entertainment venue in Basilicata, Italy


🕐 3 min read · Updated 10 Apr 2026 at 15:01
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Basilicata region, southern Italy
  • Construction period: 1st century CE
  • Type: Elliptical amphitheatre with tiered seating
  • Structure: Opus caementicium and stone construction

The Roman Amphitheatre at Venusia is a 1st-century entertainment structure in Basilicata, Italy, that demonstrates Roman architectural engineering ...

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