The theatre at Hierapolis ancient site in Denizli province of Turkey. The Theatre was probably constructed under the reign of Hadrian after the earthq
The theatre at Hierapolis ancient site in Denizli province of Turkey. The Theatre was probably constructed under the reign of Hadrian after the earthquake of 60 AD. The auditorium consisted of stacked seating with a capacity of 15,000 and was bisected by the main aisle. The stage, which is 12 ft ( m) high, had five doors and six niches. In front of these there were ten marble columns, decorated with alternate rectilinear and curved segments. The wall behind the scene was decorated with three rows of columns one behind another. The columns on the front row do not have grooves and stood on octagonal bases.
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Location: Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkey
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