🏛️ Roman Amphitheatre of Augustoritum
Gallo-Roman arena in Limoges, France
📌 Fast Facts
- Built in the 1st century CE when Limoges was known as Augustoritum
- Estimated capacity of approximately 15,000 spectators
- Elliptical design built into a natural slope using local stone
- Remains are largely buried beneath modern Limoges; visible traces are minimal
The Roman Amphitheatre of Augustoritum, located in present-day Limoges, was constructed in the 1st century CE as a major civic monument of Roman Aquitania. The elliptical arena was engineered into the local landscape using masonry and earth embankments, making it one of the largest amphitheatres built in Roman Gaul. The structure exemplifies the architectural ambition and Romanization of a provincial Gallic city ...