Ruins of the Roman theatre at Bulla Regia, photograph by Carole Raddato, Tunisia, 04 October, 2024.
The small but beautifully preserved Roman theatre of Bulla Regia, Tunisia, was built during the co-rule of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (AD 161–169 CE). It stands at the eastern end of the town, close to the forum, and features a 4th-century CE bear mosaic on the pavement of the orchestra. In 399 CE, Saint Augustine visited Bulla Regia, where he delivered a sermon in the theatre. He chastised the citizens for selling their souls and spending too much time at the theatre.
Bulla Regia was a flourishing Roman city, notable for its well-preserved architecture and luxurious private homes with intricate mosaics.
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