amphitheatre's history occurred around 59 AD, when a deadly brawl occurred between Pompeiians and residents of Nuceria during games in the amphitheatre, resulting in a 10-year ban on such events. Earthquake The amphitheater was damaged by an earthquake in 62 AD. The magistrate Cuspius Pansa and his son undertook its restoration. Modern uses Aside from being a historical landmark and an object of archaeological study, the amphitheatre has been used for concerts and other public events in modern times. Over a 4-day period in October 1971, Pink Floyd made a concert film at the amphitheatre, titled Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii. David Gilmour, the band's guitarist, returned to perform two concerts at the amphitheatre in July 2016 as part of his Rattle That Lock Tour. In September 1991, Frank Sinatra was granted special permission by the site's chief archaeologist to perform in the amphitheatre. In 2015 a temporary museum was installed in the centre of the amphitheater. The pyramidal structure was designed to resemble Mount Vesuvius, and housed the installation "Pompeii and Europe from 1748 to 1943", which displayed casts of 20 victims of the eruption and photographs of the excavations. Gilmour's 2016 concerts saw the first public performances in the amphitheatre since 79 AD and are featured on the live album/video Live at Pompeii. In 2018, the venue hosted a live performance to an audience by progressive rock group King Crimson. See also Theatre Area of Pompeii List of Roman amphitheatres References Bibliography Further reading BBC, "Pompeii Art and Architecture Gallery", Joanne Berry (accessed 7 May 2009) 'CSO: Security and Risk', "Modern Crowd Control Lessons (from Ancient Pompeii)", Scott Berinato, 18 May 2007 (accessed 7 May 2009) University of Chicago, "Amphitheatrum", James Grout, 'Encyclopaedia Romana' (accessed 7 May 2009) External links 3D model of Pompeii Amphitheatre 70 BC Buildings and structures completed in the 1st century BC Pompeii (ancient city) Roman amphitheatres in Italy Ruins in Italy 1748 archaeological discoveries Sports riots