The 2nd Century (AD) Roman Amphitheatre (71 X 56 M) of Bet Guvrin. The 11-rowed complex once accomodated 5000 spectators. All the ancient stone seats have been robbed out. The amphitheatre remained functional for 200 years and after the major earthquake in Beit Guvrin in 363 AD it became a market place.

The tunnels beneath the amphitheater arena probably served as cages for the wild animals used to fight against gladiators. Eight openings closed by trap doors led to the complex.

 The rooms beneath the amphitheater through which the gladiators entered the complex to hunt the wild beasts.