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The arena/amphitheater of Arles – Arena comes from the Latin word for sand, because the floor of the amphitheater’s stage was covered with sand which could be quickly added to or cleaned off and replenished after a show. This was super necessary because, as you can imagine, dead men and animals don’t smell very good.

• Published April 8, 2013 at 2448 × 3117 in Old Things and Van Gough