Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari

The surface of the arena was 1124.27 square meters. It housed fights between men and animals, of gladiators and other specialized fighters recruited in and outside Sardinia. It was also the seat of public executions. It could house up to 8,000 spectators, some one fourth of the Roman Caralis. • Illustration — The amphitheatre in 1896 The amphitheatre was no longer in use starting from the 5th century AD and was subsequently used as a free stone quarry by the rulers of the area, from the Byzantines, the Republic of Pisa, the House of Aragon and others. The area was acquired by the comune of Cagliari in the 19th century and excavated under the direction of a clergyman, Giovanni Spano.

• Name — Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari • Native Names — Anfiteatro romano di Cagliari • Location — Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy • Region — Sardinia • Type — Roman amphitheatre • Built — 2nd century • Cultures — Roman • Management — Superintendence for the Archaeological Heritage in the Provinces of Cagliari and Oristano (Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici per le province di Cagliari e Oristano) • Public Access — Yes