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Roman Theatre, Pamukkale

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Roman Theatre, Pamukkale

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2011 AD (C21st AD)

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Pamukkale is located in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The Greek City of Hierapolis was established in Pamukkale ("Cotton-Palace", in Turkish) probably circa 197–159 BC. Circa 133 BC, the city was annexed to the Roman Empire. Circa 17 AD, Hierapolis was destroyed by an earthquake. Rebuilt circa 60 AD, it enjoyed prosperity during the 2nd-3rd centuries AD and in Byzantine times it became the seat of a diocese. This highly preserved Theatre, situated at the heart of the ancient city of Hierapolis, was built circa 117-138 AD, with some thirty rows of seats resting on a slope. With a total of about 45 rows of seats divided halfway by a diazoma, the Theatre was capable of seating some 10,000-15,000 spectators. Circa 200-211 AD some alterations occurred, giving the Theatre its current look. Circa 352 AD, the Theatre underwent a comprehensive restoration and was adapted for water shows. Excavations suggest it was in use until the 5th-6th centuries AD. The Theatre mirrors Greco-Roman architecture with its horseshoe-shaped auditorium being built (at least partially) upon a hillside, richly decorated high Skena having a five-door arrangement and niches for statues. Some restorations of the theatre were done in modern times.

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