Roman Theatre of Philippopolis

Carole Raddato
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Roman Theatre of Philippopolis, photograph by Carole Raddato, Bulgaria, 2010.

The Roman Theatre of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv), Bulgaria, was built in the late 1st century CE between two of the city's hills. It features seating and a stage that overlook the lower city and the Rhodope Mountains. The theatre could accommodate about 6,000 spectators and hosted theatrical performances, public assemblies, and gladiatorial spectacles.

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Raddato, C. (2026, September 24). Roman Theatre of Philippopolis. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22120/roman-theatre-of-philippopolis/

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Raddato, Carole. "Roman Theatre of Philippopolis." World History Encyclopedia, September 24, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22120/roman-theatre-of-philippopolis/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Roman Theatre of Philippopolis." World History Encyclopedia, 24 Sep 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22120/roman-theatre-of-philippopolis/.

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