A follow up to JurySignificant2416's post on The arena where Spartacus fought.
I visited the site this past January on a special tour guided by the site's head archaeologist and just wanted to share my thoughts and some photos I took.
To start, today's modern Capua is not the same as ancient Rome's Capua which is Santa Maria Capua Vetere. Like any roman archaeological site, it took my breath away with it's beauty and ingenuity the Romans put into their work.
Unfortunately, the site is quite small seeing as how it is the heart of Santa Maria Capua Vetere and as JurySignificant2416 mentioned, what remains is under the modern day city. Still, it is impressive, beautiful with a small museum the curators are rightfully very proud of.
what was left of the first arena
A water pipe with the name of the curator aquarum (zoom in to read)
One the many entrances to the second (newer) arena
Down below in the lower level of the arena.
Beautifully made... note the full marble columns.... not brick core columns
