On the site of the former Roman fort Legio in Galilee (Israel), the remains of the walls of an arena were discovered, the walls of which were painted red.
According to researchers, the building probably served primarily training purposes, where legionaries practised. However, gladiator fights or hunting of wild animals certainly took place in arenas.
The arena in Legio had two walls, the second of which indicated the enlargement of the facility. The building was located outside the fort and adjacent to a military cemetery and religious structures.
The Legio camp had dimensions of 500 by 400 meters and housed 5,600 soldiers. The II Traiana Fortis and VI Ferrata legions were stationed in the fort. The object dates back to the 2nd century CE.
