Amphitheater of Lixus

The Amphitheatre of Lixus was a Roman amphitheater located in Lixus, a city north of the modern seaport of Laroche.[1] The amphitheater, much like Lixus itself, is largely in ruins.

Amphitheatre of Lixus
Remains of the Amphitheater of Lixus
Shown within Morocco
LocationLoukkos River, Morocco
RegionMauretania Tingitana, Larache
Coordinates35.1999004°N 6.1084683°W / 35.1999004; -6.1084683
Typeamphitheater
History
PeriodsRoman Empire

History

Design and construction

Gladiatorial contests

Today

See also

Sources

  1. Golvin, J.-C. (1988). L'amphithéâtre romain: Essai sur la théorisation de sa forme et de ses fonctions. Paris: Diffusion de Boccard. pp. 230-236.


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