Dambach Amphitheater

Site of the amphitheatre now This is the site of a remarkable find- one of only three known amphitheatres north of the Alps. The amphitheatre’s earthen banks, though overgrown, are discernible in the forest, marked by slight depressions and ridges. This oval structure, measuring about 30 x 25 metres, was constructed from earth and wood, with low earthen banks forming the seating area. The arena floor, slightly sunken, was likely surfaced with sand or gravel. The structure’s simplicity suggests it was used for small-scale events, such as gladiatorial displays, military drills, or local gatherings, accommodating perhaps 500–1,000 spectators. The slight elevations in the ground made three entrances visible during the excavation in the 19th century, one each from the west, east and south. Another similar such structure is in Wales at Fort Tomen y Mur. It is believed that gladiatores militares were sent from the legionary camps to the Limes, and animal hunts and gladiator fights were held here in a reduced form for a relatively undemanding audience for special events and holidays. Its wooden framework, now decayed, was preserved in fragments due to the moist soil, with postholes indicating a light timber superstructure.

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Locatie:

Duitsland, Dambach
geo:49.10376,10.58315
Locatie ± 5-25 m.

Period or year:

2xx / unknown

Classificatie:

Theater of amfitheater
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Identifiers:

vici:place=10412
wikidata:entity=Q28971508

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Siehe: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kastell_Dambach

Detailierte Infos über neuere Untersuchungen des Amphitheater Hammerschmiedschlag bei Dambach und Vergleichsstudien mir dem Amphitheater Künzing gibt es unter www.bfld.bayern.de in den Denkmalpflegeinformationen 7/2013; S. 42 ff.: "Was für ein Theater!" ( H. Kerscher)

Siehe: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kastell_Dambach

In de buurt

Turm -13-35

Turm -13/35 (import http://deutsche-limeskommission.de/)

Kastell Dambach

Kastell Dambach (import http://deutsche-limeskommission.de/)

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In de buurt

Turm -13-35

Kastell Dambach

Hauptstraße Vicus Hambach