Plural of cavea; multiple hollow spaces, cavities, or seating areas in Roman theaters or amphitheaters.
Latin plural form of 'cavea' (hollow space, theater seating), from 'cavus' (hollow).
When archaeologists excavate Roman sites and find 'caveae,' they're literally uncovering ancient entertainment venues where emperors watched gladiators and crowds of 50,000+ people gathered.
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