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The Roman Theatre of Orange
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The Roman Theatre of Orange

The Roman theatre of ancient Arausio (modern day Orange in southern France) is one of the best-preserved examples from antiquity. Built in the 1st century CE, it once had capacity for 9,000 spectators and is dominated by its massive stage...
Roman Theatre Façade, Aosta
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Roman Theatre Façade, Aosta

The 22 m high façade (scaena) of the Roman theatre at Aosta in northern Italy. The theatre was constructed in the 1st century CE and further extended in the 3rd century CE. The theatre had a capacity of 3-4,000 spectators.
Roman Theatre of Hierapolis
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Roman Theatre of Hierapolis

The Roman theatre of Hierapolis in Phrygia (Turkey) was built in the 2nd century CE under Emperor Hadrian on the ruins of an earlier theatre following a devastating earthquake in 60 CE. It was later renovated under Septimius Severus (193-211...
Roman Theatre in Kourion, Cyprus
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Roman Theatre in Kourion, Cyprus

The Roman theatre of Kourion in Cyprus was built over an earlier Hellenistic theatre. It was remodelled in the 1st and 2nd centuries and in the 3rd century, it was used as an arena for gladiatorial combats.
Roman Theatre, Orange
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Roman Theatre, Orange

The 1st century CE Roman theatre of Arausio (Orange, France) which once had a capacity of around 9,000 seats.
Roman Theatre of Timgad
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Roman Theatre of Timgad

The Roman theatre of Thamugadi (modern-day Timgad in Algeria) was cut into the side of a small hill south of the forum. It was designed to hold up to 4,000 spectators. A dedication dates the building to the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius...
Roman Theatre of Salamis, Cyprus
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Roman Theatre of Salamis, Cyprus

The Roman theatre of Salamis in Cyprus was built during the reign of Augustus (beginning of 1st century CE) and completed during the years of Trajan and Hadrian (beginning of 2nd century CE). It originally had 50 rows of seats (just 18 remain...
Roman Theatre, Thugga
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Roman Theatre, Thugga

The Roman theatre at Thugga (Dougga) in modern Tunisia, c. 168 CE.
Roman Theatre of Carsulae, Italy
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Roman Theatre of Carsulae, Italy

The Roman Theatre at Carsulae (Italy) was built entirely above ground level. It rested on a solid concrete fill with the upper cavea built on a structure of 15 wedge-shaped barrel-vaulted chambers. It has been partially reconstructed.
Roman Theatre, Augusta Raurica
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Roman Theatre, Augusta Raurica

The Roman theatre of Augusta Raurica, near Basel, Switzerland. The colony was founded c. 44 BCE and thrived until c. 250 CE. The theatre once had a capacity for 8,000 spectators.
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