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Seating, Theatre of Butrint
Image by Mark Cartwright

Seating, Theatre of Butrint

The theatre of Butrint (modern Albania), early 2nd century BCE.
Stage, Theatre of Ephesos
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Stage, Theatre of Ephesos

First constructed in the reign of Lysimachos (early 3rd century BCE), the theatre is built into a natural hill and construction evolved through Hellenistic and Roman times. The seated area (or cavea) was larger than a semi-circle and 38m...
Side View, Theatre of Orange
Image by Mark Cartwright

Side View, Theatre of Orange

The monumental arched entrances to the 1st century CE Roman theatre of Arausio (Orange, France).
Theatre of Thugga
Image by Graham Claytor

Theatre of Thugga

The stage of the Roman theatre of Thugga (Dougga), North Africa (168-169 CE)
Dancer, Noh Theatre Scene
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Dancer, Noh Theatre Scene

A dancer from Noh theatre. c. 1910 CE. Woodblock print on paper by Tsukioka Kōgyo. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask
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Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask

A votive offering in a the form of a larger-than-life bronze tragedy theatre mask. Possibly by Silanion, 4th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)
Theatre of Pergamon
Image by Benh Lieu Song

Theatre of Pergamon

The unusually steep cavea of the 2nd century BCE theatre in the Hellenistic city of Pergamon (modern Turkey).
Theatre of Epidaurus Panorama
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Theatre of Epidaurus Panorama

Theatre of Epidaurus, Greece.
Theatre of Argos
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Theatre of Argos

Built from the 4th to 3rd century BCE. Originally there were 81 rows of seats giving a total capacity of 20,000 spectators, making it the largest Greek theatre.
The Theatre of Epidaurus
Image by James Lloyd

The Theatre of Epidaurus

A view of the orchestra of the Theatre of Epidaurus taken from the steps of the audience seats.
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