Editing Ancient Roman architecture (section)

=== Theatres ===
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[[File:Ancient_Roman_theatre_in_Mérida_2023.jpg|thumb|[[Roman Theatre (Mérida)|Roman Theatre of Mérida]], Spain]]
[[Roman theatre (structure)|Roman theatres]] were built in all areas of the [[Roman Empire|Empire]], from Spain to the Middle East. Because of the Romans' ability to influence local architecture, numerous theatres were built around the world with uniquely Roman attributes.{{sfn|Wilson Jones|2000}}

These buildings were semi-circular and possessed certain inherent architectural structures, with minor differences depending on the region in which they were constructed. The ''[[scaenae frons]]'' was a high back wall of the stage floor, supported by columns. The ''[[Proscenium|proscaenium]]'' was a wall that supported the front edge of the stage with ornately decorated niches to the sides. The Hellenistic influence is seen through the use of the ''proscaenium''. The Roman theatre also had a ''[[podium]]'', which sometimes supported the columns of the ''scaenae frons''. The ''scaenae'' was originally not part of the building itself, constructed only to provide sufficient background for the actors. Eventually, it became a part of the edifice itself, made out of concrete. The theatre itself was divided into the stage (orchestra) and the seating section ([[auditorium]]). ''[[Vomitorium|Vomitoria]]'' or entrances and exits were made available to the audience.{{sfn|Ros|1996}}