The archæology of Rome, Part 7

by John Henry Parker

BRICK ARCHES OF NERO SUPPORTING THE TUFA WALL AND ARCH

Description of Plate XV.

SUBSTRUCTURES,
With probable Restorations of the Stagna, the Arena, &c.
Two Views.

A. Stagnum and Arena.

h, h. Stagnum.

i, i. Space between two canals, flooded at the time of the shows.

g, g, g. Passage under the canals.

A. The wooden framework.

F, F, F. Narrow platform and passage in front of the podium, and one of the dens.

I, I, I. The trap-doors for the lifts.