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The exterior of the stage wall of the Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France). Built in the 1st century CE the wall measures 103 metres in length and 37 metres in height.

The arched rear of the theatre of Herod the Atticus, Athens. Construction was completed in 161 CE.

A marble relief depicting theatre masks as worn by actors in both Greek and Roman tragedies and comedies. 2nd century CE (Vatican Museums, Rome).

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 stage wall of the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France).

View of the Theatre of Herod Atticus from the top tier. Construction completed: 161 CE Location: Athens, Greece.

The theatre of Butrint (modern Albania), early 2nd century BCE. Due to the low-lying terrain the floor is now flooded.

A detail of the facade of the stage wall of the the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France).

A view of the parodoi - the monumental gate entrances common to Classical theatres through which the audience entered the theatre.

The Roman Theatre of Arelate (modern-day Arles, France) was built in the first century CE during the reign of Emperor Augustus. During the Middle Ages, its stones were often pillaged to construct nearby buildings. Today...