ποΈ Roman Amphitheatre of Allifae
Provincial arena in Roman Samnium, modern-day Molise
π Fast Facts
- Located in Alife, Molise region, southern Italy
- Constructed in the 1st century CE during the early Imperial period
- Built from local limestone with tiered seating (cavea) around a central arena
- Hosted gladiatorial combats, animal hunts, and public entertainments
The Roman Amphitheatre of Allifae stands in the ancient city of Allifae, modern-day Alife in the Molise region of southern Italy. Constructed during the early Imperial period, likely in the 1st century CE, the amphitheatre reflects the integration of this Samnite settlement into the cultural and civic framework of the Roman Empire. Portions of the structure remain visible, offering insight into Roman engineering and provincial urban development ...