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The style of building evolved from the one of the Greek theatres, semicircular in form, although Romans tended not to be as concerned about the location, as the Greeks, being prepared to build walls and terraces instead of looking for a naturally-occurring site.

1 Partial list

1.1 France

• Arles
• Orange - listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site, together with other Roman buildings of the city

1.2 Italy

• Theater of Marcellus , in Rome

1.3 Middle-East

• Bosra, Syria
• Palmyra, Syria
• Taormina, Sicily
• Caesarea, Israel
• Beit Shean, Israel

2 See also

• Roman architectureThe Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture.
• AmphitheatreThe name amphitheatre (alternatively amphitheater is given to a public building of the Classical period (being particularly associated with ancient Rome) which was used for spectator sports, games and displays. Apart from function, the important outward d