The two amphitheaters were initially thought to be fortifications. Many maps still label them as "round ramparts." Only later was the misunderstanding recognized and the structures identified as amphitheaters.
Today, only the earthworks remain. Information panels provide a brief insight into their former use and structure.

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Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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