Roman Theatre of Arles
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 The Roman Theatre in Arles | |
| Location | Arles, France |
| Part of | Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
| Reference | 164 |
| Inscription | 1981 (5th Session) |
| Area | 65 ha (0.25 sq mi) |
The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century
World Heritage List as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments site for their testimony to the ancient history of the city.[1]
In Roman times, the theatre had 33 rows of steps and could seat 8000 people.[2] It is as large as the Roman Theatre of Orange, although much less well-preserved.[2]
During the Middle Ages, the theatre was used as a quarry, with the stone pillaged to build the city wall and other buildings.[3] Today, only the stage area, orchestra section, seating rows, and two columns survive.[3]
The Venus of Arles, a famous Roman statue made of marble, was found in pieces at the Roman theatre in 1651.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Arles Roman Theater". Arles-guide.com. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b Carole Raddato (7 January 2019). "The Roman Theatre of Arles". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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