The Theatre of Pompey was the largest theatre built in the ancient World. Behind the theatre was the Porticus Pompei, a large enclosed area that began the Imperial Forum building projects throughout the Imperial age. Visit the Pompey Project and learn more about the history of the theatre and it's past and present archaeology at; www.pompey.cch.kcl.ac.uk/ To read more visit the Theatre of Pompey at Wikipedia at; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Pompey