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🏺 Via Appia. Regina Viarum: Ancient Capua
UNESCO-inscribed Roman city and amphitheater near Santa Maria Capua Vetere


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UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed as part of Via Appia. Regina Viarum)
  • Location: Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Campania, Italy
  • Amphitheater Campano: second-largest in the Roman Empire, capacity 50,000–60,000
  • Founded 6th century BCE; major Roman center 2nd century BCE–5th century CE

Ancient Capua was a major city in Campania and a critical hub along the Via Appia, the principal ...

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