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Théâtre Antique, Arles, France

Back in 40 B.C., this 12,000-seat theatre was one of the first phases of Arles’ urbanization. Then, it was one of the earliest free-standing theaters using newfangled radiating vaulted chambers and concentric galleries. The high rear wall was adorned with statues and columns, and the exterior wall had three levels of arcades. Now, only the […]

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