Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Amphitheater
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
1. Amphitheater Marker
Amfiteatre
L’anfiteatre és l'edifici d'espectacles por excelencia, utilitzat per les lluites de gladiadors i feres. Es va construir al segle II dC gràcies al finançament d'un sacerdot o flamen provincial. L'eix llarg de l'arena mesura 63 metres i el curt 38 metres, i se li suposa una capacitate per uns 14.000 espectadors. Es va reformar l'any 218 dC, en temps de l'emperador Heliogabal. L'any 259 dC hi van ser martiritzats el bisbe Fructuós i els diaques Auguri i Eulogi. En el lloc de l'execució es va construir una església al segle VI dC, substituïda per una altra, Santa Maria del Miracle, al segle XII.
Anfiteatro
El anfiteatro es el edificio de espectáculos por excelencia, utilizado por las luchas de gladiadores y fieras. Se construyó en el siglo II dC gracias a la financiación de un sacerdote o flamen provincial. La arena tiene unas dimensiones de 109,5 m del eje mayor y 86,8 el menor, se le supone una capacidad de unos 14.000 espectadores. Se reformó en el 218, en tiempos del emperador Heliogábalo. En el 259 dC fueron martirizados el obispo Fructuoso y los diáconos Augurio
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Amphitheater
The amphitheater is the quintessential site for spectacles, battles between gladiators and wild animals. It was built in the 2nd century AD and paid for by a provincial priest or flamen. The long side of the arena measured 63 metres and the short 38 metres, and it is thought to have held 14,000 spectators. It was renovated in AD 218 during the reign of the Emperor Heliogabalus. In AD 259 Bishop Fructuos and the deacons Aeguri and Eulogi were martyred here. A church was built on the site of the execution in the 6th century and was later replaced by another, Santa Maria del Miracle, in the 12th century.
L'amphithéâtre
L’ampitheatre était le lieu de spectacle par excellence. Il était utilisé pour les combats entre les gladiateurs et les fauves. Il fut construit au lIe siècle ap. 1-C grace au financement d'un prêtre ou flamen provincial. L'axe le plus long de l’arène mesure 63 mètres, le plus court 33 mètres. On pense que l'amphithéâtre pouvait accueillir jusqu'à 14 000 spectateurs. Il fut rénové en 218 ap.1.-C., du temps de l'empereur Heliogabale. L'évêque fructueux et les diacres Augare et Euloge y furent martyrises en 259 ap. J.-C.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
2. Amphitheater Marker
Erected by Ayuntament de Tarragona.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Churches & Religion • Sports.
Location. 41° 6.924′ N, 1° 15.464′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco. Marker is at the intersection of Via William J. Bryant and Via Augusta, on the right when traveling north on Via William J. Bryant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via William J Bryant 1, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Església de Santa Maria del Miracle / Saint Mary of the Miracle Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Els santuaris de Nèmesi / The Nemesis Shrines (about 120 meters away); L'església de Santa Maria del Miracle / The Church of Santa Maria del Miracle (about 120 meters away); La graderia meridional i la tribuna d'autoritats (about 120 meters away); L’arena i les fosses / The arena and the fossae (about 120 meters away); La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
3. The Nearby Amphitheater Ruins
April 26, 2022
4. Amphitheater Ruins, with morning mist
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
