Theatres - Pompeii - Large theatre and gladiatorial barracks Flashcards
When was the large theatre provided?
2nd century BC
Was it introduced by the greeks or the romans?
Greeks (so it was pre-roman)
When was it rebuilt?
80 BC
Why was it rebuilt?
When the township became a Roman colony
What was the theatre beside?
The original greek forum
What was it built into?
A hillside
What was the original capacity?
3,000
How much capacity did the romans add?
2,000
What else did the Romans add?
Provision of new access at top and the removal of the gathering piazza outside to provide gladiatorial barracks
Why were gladiatorial barracks provided?
To support the new amphitheatre
What three sections is the theatre divided into to?
The cave, the orchestra and entrance on either side and the stage
What style does the theatre conform to?
Greek style
How high was the stage compared to the level of the orchestra?
1m above
Where did the spectators sit?
The cavea
Where does the cavea lie?
On the slope of the hill
