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The Uthina Amphitheatre is an ancient Roman arena located at the archaeological site of Oudna, near Tunis in northern Tunisia. Built during the 2nd century AD under the rule of Emperor Hadrian, the structure measures approximately 113 by 90 meters. It was partially carved into a natural hillside and could accommodate an estimated 16,000 spectators. The site is a designated national monument preserved for historical study and tourism.
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Where is the Uthina Amphitheatre?
It stands at ancient Uthina, now Oudna, about 30 kilometers southwest of Tunis in northern Tunisia. The arena was cut into a hillside, so the lower seating and floor sit partly below the surrounding ground level. [Tunisian National Heritage Institute](https://www.inp2020.tn/fr/2020/03/10/oudhna/)
How large was the Uthina Amphitheatre, and how many people could it hold?
The National Heritage Institute gives the whole building as about 112.5 by 89 meters and the arena as about 58.5 by 35 meters. Its estimated capacity was about 15,623 seats, making it the third-largest amphitheatre in Tunisia after Carthage and El Djem. [Tunisian National Heritage Institute](https://www.inp2020.tn/fr/2020/03/10/oudhna/)
When was the Uthina Amphitheatre built?
It dates to the reign of Emperor Hadrian, in the second century AD, when Hadrian ruled from 117 to 138. The monument used a full structural design with masonry supporting the upper seating. [University of Virginia Roman Images](https://www.vroma.org/images/mcmanus_images/index14.html)
What underground features survive at Uthina?
A central underground passage runs along the building's axis, with three hoist shafts and two rooms identified as carceres. Those substructures likely helped stage people, animals, and equipment for arena spectacles. [Tunisian National Heritage Institute](https://www.inp2020.tn/fr/2020/03/10/oudhna/)
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