Aventicum

Aventicum was the largest town and capital of Roman Switzerland (Civitas Helvetiorum). Its remains are beside the modern town of Avenches. Under the rule of Emperor Vespasian, who grew up there, Aventicum was raised to the status of a colony in 72 AD, whereupon it entered its golden age. The town wall was 5.6 km (3.48 miles) long.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The amphitheatre had seats for 16'000 spectators in its final construction.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Aventicum: Amphitheater ►

Avenches: Avenches is a commune in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, seat of the district with the same name....

Vespasian: Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (November 18, 9 – June 23, 79), originally known as Titus Flavius Vespasianus and best known as Vespasian, was the emperor of Rome from 69 to 79. He was founder of the Flavian dynasty and ascended the throne in the end of the Year of the four emperors....

Km: KM, Km, or km may stand for:...

~ Table of Content ~

►	Introduction
►	Amphitheater

~ Related Subjects ~

Flavius (1) - Emperor (1) - June 23 (1) - 79 (1) - Flavian dynasty (1) - Year of the four emperors (1) - Rome (1) - 69 (1) - 9 (1) - Vespasian (1) - Km (1) - Civitas Helvetiorum (1) - Avenches (1) - Switzerland (1) - November 18 (1) -

~ Community ~

►	History Forum Come and discuss about History, Civilizations, Historical Events and Figures
►	History Web-Ring A community of sites, blogs and forums dedicated to History. Do not hesitate to submit your site.