The construction of the Roman amphitheater was planned along

with that of the theater, and its work was carried out a few years
later. As can be deduced from the inscriptions found inside, the
building was inaugurated in 8 BC.
With the end of the work the project to endow the colony Emérita
Augusta was completed. They needed a large public area for shows,
according to their political and administrative category.

In the amphitheater, gladiator games, fights between animals or

between men and animals were held, which along with the circus
performances, were the favorites of the audience.
Merida was founded by the Emperor Augustus.

The soldiers of the Legion X Gemina and V Alaudae who had fought
against the Cantabrians north of Hispania will settle.fr4w378