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Cavea, Theatre of Orange
The restored seating area (cavea) of the 1st century CE Roman theatre at Arausio (Orange, France). Originally, the theatre had capacity for 9,000 spectators.

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Acropolis & Theatre of Saguntum
The fortified acropolis and theatre of the Iberian-Roman town of Saguntum (Sagunto), Spain. Fortified since the 5th century BCE, the walls today date to the 11th century CE with later additions. The restored theatre dates to the 1st century...

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Theatre of Ancient Halicarnassus
The theatre of ancient Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BCE during the reign of King Mausolos and enlarged in the 2nd century CE, the original capacity of the theatre was 10,000.

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Entrance to the Underground Theatre of Herculaneum
The ancient theatre of Herculaneum was first discovered in 1709 by a farmer who was digging a well and was later excavated by tunnelling down through the volcanic rock. The theatre was built of stone in the Augustan period (27 BCE – 14 CE...

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Theatre, Delos
The theatre of Delos, c. 300 BCE. The theatre had a capacity for 5,000 spectators and the front row has marble seats with backs for dignitaries.

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Theatre in Leptis Magna, Reconstructed
This modern reconstruction digitally restores a Roman theatre in Leptis Magna. Located in Khoms, Libya.

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Theatre Mask Mosaic, Empuries
A 1st century BCE Roman floor mosaic emblemata depicting a theatre mask. From a bedroom, domus no.1, Empuries (Emporiae), Spain. (Archaeological Museum, Empuries)

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

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The North Theatre, Jerash
The Roman North Theatre (Odeon) of Jerash (Gerasa), Jordan. 2nd century CE, enlarged in the 3rd century CE.

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