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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