The Roman Amphitheater Hidden Beneath the Terni Duomo

The Roman amphitheater, named Anfiteatro Fausto, is located in Terni, Italy. It is a prime example of Roman architecture from the Julio-Claudian era, with a capacity of 10,000 spectators. The amphitheater, believed to have been commissioned by Faustus Titius Liberalis, was built using stone sponges mixed with local limestone. Despite being buried under the Church of Carmine, the Duomo, and public gardens, the major and minor axes of the amphitheater, measuring 97.5 meters and 73 meters respectively, are still recognizable today, albeit damaged. The structure is an example of Opus Reticulatum architecture. After its construction, around 32 AD, the amphitheater was dedicated to Emperor Tiberius. Today, the original inscription dedicated to Tiberius is now displayed on the western wall of Anfiteatro Fausto, while a copy of the inscription can be found in the Terni Archaeological Museum.

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