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The reason Roman theatres, like the one in Lyon
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Roman Megastructures

The reason Roman theatres,like the one in Lyon, were so numerous and imposingwas because...

The reason Roman theatres,
like the one in Lyon, were so numerous and imposing
was because they served the imperial power

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The reason Roman theatres, like the one in Lyon,
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were so numerous and imposing was because they served
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the imperial power.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
22
Timestamp in Movie
00:19:53
Uploaded
May 08, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
Genres
documentary, history

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50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome's new territory was transf...
S01 • E03 To do so, they took up position on the hill, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
To do so, they took up position on the hill,
S01 • E01 In this showcase of Rome, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
In this showcase of Rome,
S01 • E02 The construction of this monument demanded a colossal amount of work. - Roman Megastructures 00:05
The construction of this monument demanded a colossal amount...
S01 • E02 To finance it, and to produce the shows, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
To finance it, and to produce the shows,
S01 • E01 Senators and city notables in the orchestra - Roman Megastructures 00:12
Senators and city notables in the orchestra
S01 • E03 Using a groma, a surveying instrument with four plumblines, - Roman Megastructures 00:10
Using a groma, a surveying instrument with four plumblines,
S01 • E03 2km long and running north and south, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
2km long and running north and south,
S01 • E02 Gaius Lunius Priscus was the city's first magistrate. - Roman Megastructures 00:05
Gaius Lunius Priscus was the city's first magistrate.
S01 • E01 Inside the theatre, one feature embodied the power of the Emperor - - Roman Megastructures 00:08
Inside the theatre, one feature embodied the power of the Em...
S01 • E02 He was one of the wealthiest donators to the city, - Roman Megastructures 00:07
He was one of the wealthiest donators to the city,
S01 • E03 From this main axis, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
From this main axis,
S01 • E01 More that 30m high, - Roman Megastructures 00:14
More that 30m high,
S01 • E03 The result was a perfect grid system typical of Roman cities, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
The result was a perfect grid system typical of Roman cities...
S01 • E01 All that remains of this sumptuous wall today are - Roman Megastructures 00:06
All that remains of this sumptuous wall today are
S01 • E02 For wealthy Arlesians, euergetism was an election campaign device. - Roman Megastructures 00:05
For wealthy Arlesians, euergetism was an election campaign d...
S01 • E02 This is why Priscus had the list of his donations carved - Roman Megastructures 00:04
This is why Priscus had the list of his donations carved
S01 • E02 Arles was so wealthy that in 150 AD, - Roman Megastructures 00:08
Arles was so wealthy that in 150 AD,
S01 • E01 This theatre, one of the most beautiful monuments of Gaul, - Roman Megastructures 00:07
This theatre, one of the most beautiful monuments of Gaul,
S01 • E03 Among the essential buildings was the forum. - Roman Megastructures 00:04
Among the essential buildings was the forum.
S01 • E02 450 metres long and 100 metres wide, - Roman Megastructures 00:06
450 metres long and 100 metres wide,