Roman amphitheater Merida Free 3D model

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The amphitheater of Merida is located next to the theater. According to the monumental inscriptions of the stands, the building was inaugurated on 8 BC Also the slope of the land was used to build it. It had a capacity of approximately 15,000 spectators. Has elliptical (126 x 102 m.) And its structure is made of concrete, masonry and granite stone. In any case, I never had the luxuries of theater. The access door was located east of the theater, no entrance arch. The facade is interrupted at intervals by 16 covers of the galleries that start or vomitoria. On either side of the entrance corridor door lintels are observed, with stairs to the stands: one for the high dignities, and another, opposite to the editor of the games. Like the theater, the amphitheater had three cáveas, of which the top is in ruins. A high masonry podium topped by a cornice defines the sand; This podium was lined with marble slabs. The podium is interrupted by two large arches at the ends of the main shaft which marks the beginning of long vaulted corridors. On both sides of them there are some rooms under the stands, whose fate is discussed. The arena has a moat probably used to store props and cages of wild beasts, as we have seen in the overview.