Theatrum Marcelli: Ancient Roman Theatre in Rome
Explore the history and significance of Theatrum Marcelli, an ancient Roman theatre located in Rome. Built in 13 BCE, it was the largest theatre in Rome with a capacity of 20,000 people. Used for dramas and music performances until the 4th Century CE, it remains an important cultural landmark. Discover its origins, current and ancient pictures, and its location near the Tiber River.
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THEATRUM MARCELLI By Calista Goldwasser
Location Theatrum Marcelli is located in the city of Rome just east of the Tiber River (see blue circle on map of ancient Rome) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Marcellus#mediaviewer/File:Roma_Plan.jpg
Origin The theatre was built in 13 BCE. It was Caesar arranged for it to be built but it was not finished until Augustus was emperor. When Caesar was having it built, he dedicated it to Marcus Claudius Marcellus, his nephew, giving it its name, Theatrum Marcelli or Theatre of Marcellus.
Importance/Use of Building It is the most important theatre in all of Rome and the largest as it had a capacity of about 20,000 people. It was used for the performance of dramas and music in ancient Rome up until the 4th Century CE.
Current Pictures http://www.whitman.edu/theatre/theatretour/marcellus/images/large%20imag es/marcellus.jpg http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/1-rome--theatre-of-marcellus-joana-kruse.jpg
Ancient Pictures http://a66c7b.medialib.glogster.com/media/02/02f96197a05980cd04 dbb505969d52208decfe6a2fbb670fc868b4bb01a903ee/afbeelding- 1490-jpg.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/10/article-2084555-0F65BD3800000578-167_634x430.jpg
Bibliography http://www.ancient.eu/article/614/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Mar cellus
