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An ancient amphitheater was a gathering place for entertainment or religious rites. Various activities from pageants, the ending of parades, public executions and gladiatorial contests were held in one.

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gladiators would fight to the death. there would be Christian sacrifices and animals fighting each other or even against humans!!

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Q: What happened in the amphitheatres of the roman empire?
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