article_snippet: But a request to use the ancient stadium immortalised by the film in December was feared the decision to bring hundreds of extras and heavy vehicles into a fragile archaeological site would lead to public outcry.
article_snippet: However, archaeologists said filming at the ancient site as per original film would cause 'irreparable damage' to the ancient site as per original film .
article_snippet: Heritage experts said the decision to allow 65,000 music fans to rampage over the area would cause irreparable damage to a ‘very fragile’ site.
highlights_snippet: Authorities feared extras and vehicles would cause 'irreparable damage'
  It was used for Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga concerts in recent years .
  