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Theatre of Ephesus
The theatre of Ephesus, Turkey, was constructed c. 300 to c. 290 BCE and built into the hill of Panayir Dagi.

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Noh Theatre Robe
An embroidered and gold leaf silk robe used in Noh theatre. The designs include butterflies, chrysanthemums, maple leaves, and miscanthus grass. 18th century CE. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

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Theatre of Dodona
The theatre of Dodona, 3rd century BCE.

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The Large Theatre of Pompeii
The Large Theatre of Pompeii was built in the 2nd century BCE in the Greek type and carved into the natural slope of the hill. During the reign of Augustus, the theatre was significantly restored and enlarged according to the Roman style...

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Modern Noh Theatre Stage
Stage, Cerulean Tower Noh Theater, Tokyo, Japan.

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Elizabethan Theatre, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare
The term Elizabethan Theatre naturally refers to the style of theatre being composed and performed in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which continued under her Stuart successors and is best known through the works of the playwright...

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Stage Buildings of the Theatre of Butrint
Brick remains of the Roman stage buildings of the theatre of Butrint (modern Albania). The theatre was first constructed in the early 2nd century BCE and modified and enlarged in the 2nd century CE.

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Theatre, Pompeii
The theatre of the Roman town of Pompeii was built in the 2nd century BCE and it was extensively renovated c. 79 BCE and repaired following the earthquake of 62 CE. At full capacity the theatre would have seated 5,000 spectators.

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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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Ancient Theatre at Aptera, Crete
The remains of the ancient theatre at Aptera in Crete. The structure dates back to the early Hellenistic period and was modified during the Roman period (from the 1st century CE to the 3rd century CE). The theatre had the typical structure...