Discovery of Third Largest Roman Amphitheatre in Cordoba, Spain

Discovery of Third Largest Roman Amphitheatre in Cordoba, Spain

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The transcript discusses the discovery of the third largest known Roman Amphitheatre, located in Cordoba. It is 178 meters wide, just 10 meters less than the Colosseum in Rome. The ruins were uncovered during construction at Cordoba's University of Veterinary Science. Significant finds include the largest collection of gladiator epigraphs outside Rome and references to a gladiator school in Hispania. Cordoba University plans to transfer stewardship of the site to the city and create an archaeological park.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does the size of the third largest Roman Amphitheatre compare to the Colosseum in Rome?

It is 20 meters wider.

It is 10 meters narrower.

It is 30 meters narrower.

It is the same size.

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Where were the ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre discovered?

At Cordoba's University of Veterinary Science.

In a forest near Rome.

During a highway construction.

In a farmer's field.

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What was the initial purpose of the construction site where the ruins were found?

A new library.

A car park.

A sports complex.

A shopping mall.

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What significant discovery was made alongside the ruins?

A treasure chest.

A Roman emperor's tomb.

The largest collection of gladiator epigraphs outside Rome.

A collection of ancient coins.

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What are the future plans for the site of the Roman Amphitheatre?

To create an archaeological park.

To construct a new university building.

To build a museum.

To leave it as it is.