Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
France
We will have a look at one of the nicest viewpoints in the city, overlooking the old amphitheatre
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
Welcome to one of the most historically significant sites in Western Europe: the Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, or the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. Located on the lower slopes of the Kwar-Roose hill, this site represents the…
Listen in the app2The Altar of Rome and Augustus — A Political Nexus
To understand the origins of this site, we must look beyond the amphitheater to the 'Sanctuary of the Three Gauls' that once stood here. At its heart was the 'Ara Romae et Augusti'—the Altar of Rome and Augustus. …
Listen in the app3The Architecture of Assembly — Engineering for 20,000
As we examine the physical remains, notice the elliptical shape of the arena floor. Unlike the semi-circular theaters used for music and drama, an amphitheater is designed for spectacles that can be viewed from all sides. …
Listen in the app4The Martyrs of 177 AD — A Sacred Ground
The history of this amphitheater took a dark and transformative turn in the summer of 177 AD. During the annual festival of the Gauls, a group of 48 local Christians was arrested and brought here for execution. …
Listen in the app5The Rediscovery — From Buried Stone to National Monument
For centuries, the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls was lost to history, buried beneath the expanding city of Lyon. It was only rediscovered in the nineteenth century during the construction of the Rue Lucien Sportiss. …
Listen in the app6The Three Gauls — Understanding the Provinces
To understand the name of this site, one must understand the Roman administrative division of Gaul. The 'Three Gauls' refers to the vast territories of Gallia Lug-doo-nen-sis (central France), Gallia Bel-gi-ca (the north), and…
Listen in the app7The Slopes Today — A Neighborhood Context
Finally, let’s consider the amphitheater's place in the modern neighborhood of the Kwar-Roose slopes. As the source material mentions, this area is often described as 'avant-garde' and 'hip,' filled with artistic graffiti and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our examination of the Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, I invite you to reflect on the immense span of history contained within this small, fenced-off space. We have traveled from the political idealism of the Altar…
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What is Amphitheater of the Three Gauls?
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.7703, 4.8298 |
| Last updated |
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