Roman Theatre of Arles

The Roman Theater, is an amazing archaeological site, the Roman theater was built in the first century BC during the rule of Augustus. The theater can accommodate a crowd of 8,000 people in 33 rows of seats. The back of the stage is decorated with columns and statues. However, the most valuable archaeological find is the "Venus of Arles" a representation of the goddess Diana, now in the Louvre Museum in Paris. During the early Middle Ages, the theater was used as a quarry, and the city wall was built with the materials he provided. Today, the theater makes a great setting for outdoor performances and events during the summer. It is a wonderful archaeological place that reflects the importance of the historical city.