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THEATRUM MARCELLIAPRIL MYERS
April Myers
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BACKGROUND Caesar wanted to build Theater to rival that of Pompey’s (due to recent struggle between Pompey and Caesar over control of Rome), but died soon after Project started Augustus continued project
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BACKGROUND, CONTINUED To make room for the theater, Caesar
removed several shrines (including the Temple of Pietas) as well as houses.
Augustus purchased additional land at his own expense
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DEDICATION Construction completed in 11 B.C. but
not dedicated until 13 B.C. Marcellus was the son of Augustus’
sister Octavia. He was the heir to Augustus but died
young.
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THE THEATER More than 98 ft. tall Seating area is 426 ft. in diameter Could accommodate 14,000 spectators,
12,000 of which could be seated Separated into three floors Today, highest floor is divided into
multiple apartments, and small summer concerts are held in surroundings