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semicircular amphitheatre

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  • amphitheatre — (US amphitheater) ► NOUN 1) a round building consisting of tiers of seats surrounding a central space for dramatic or sporting events. 2) a semicircular seating gallery in a theatre. ORIGIN Greek amphitheatron, from amphi on both sides + theatron …   English terms dictionary

  • Amphitheatre — For the town in Victoria, Australia, see Amphitheatre, Victoria. Roman arena at Arles, inside view. Still in use today it draws large crowds for bullfighting[1] as well as plays and concerts in summer. An amphitheatre (or a …   Wikipedia

  • amphitheatre — (US amphitheater) noun an open, circular building consisting of tiers of seats surrounding a central space for dramatic or sporting events. ↘a semicircular seating gallery in a theatre. Origin ME: via L. from Gk amphitheatron, from amphi on both… …   English new terms dictionary

  • amphitheatre — n. (US amphitheater) 1 a round, usu. unroofed building with tiers of seats surrounding a central space. 2 a semicircular gallery in a theatre. 3 a large circular hollow. 4 the scene of a contest. Etymology: L amphitheatrum f. Gk amphitheatron (as …   Useful english dictionary

  • Western architecture — Introduction       history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present.       The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… …   Universalium

  • theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… …   Universalium

  • stadium — /stay dee euhm/, n., pl. stadiums, stadia / dee euh/. 1. a sports arena, usually oval or horseshoe shaped, with tiers of seats for spectators. 2. an ancient Greek course for foot races, typically semicircular, with tiers of seats for spectators.… …   Universalium

  • Sanctuary — • A consecrated place of refuge • Church architecture term Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sanctuary     ♦ Sanctuary …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • List of Roman amphitheatres — The remains of at least 320 amphitheatres have been found widely scattered areas of the Roman Empire. These are usually oval, and are not to be confused with the more common ordinary theatres, which are semicircular structures. There are, however …   Wikipedia

  • Anthropology and Archaeology — ▪ 2009 Introduction Anthropology       Among the key developments in 2008 in the field of physical anthropology was the discovery by a large interdisciplinary team of Spanish and American scientists in northern Spain of a partial mandible (lower… …   Universalium

  • Architecture and Civil Engineering — ▪ 2009 Introduction Architecture       For Notable Civil Engineering Projects in work or completed in 2008, see Table (Notable Civil Engineering Projects (in work or completed, 2008)).        Beijing was the centre of the world of architecture… …   Universalium

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