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  • Ornate theatrical masks, part of the frieze that that once adorned the stage building of the Roman theatre. Myra. Turkey.
    Turkey_Myra_003.jpg
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. Panoramic view of the central south coast town of Seccagrande from the ancient Greek archaeological park at Eraclea Minoa.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_026.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of ruins of the so called governor’s house which are under cover for preservation. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_014.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_009.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_059.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_056.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_052.tif
  • View of the supporting wall of the Odeion also known as the Ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_048.tif
  • View of the supporting wall of the Odeion also known as the Ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_047.tif
  • View of the supporting wall of the Odeion also known as the Ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_046.tif
  • View of the ancient theatre which has the cavea is carved into the hillside and dates from around the 3rd century BC. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. During the Roman period the theatre was enlarged, and the façade of the scene building had three storeys. In this theatre was held the meeting between King Philipp V Macedon and Aratos the Sikyonian in 214 BC, the day following the revolt of the Messenian people. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_019.tif
  • View of the ancient theatre which has the cavea is carved into the hillside and dates from around the 3rd century BC. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. During the Roman period the theatre was enlarged, and the façade of the scene building had three storeys. In this theatre was held the meeting between King Philipp V Macedon and Aratos the Sikyonian in 214 BC, the day following the revolt of the Messenian people. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_016.tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_009.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_002.tif
  • View of the ancient Greek theatre of Megalopolis, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre dates to 371 BC and was one of the largest theatres of ancient Greece. It had a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators and was renowned for its acoustics.
    Greece_Megalopolis_Greek_Theatre_003.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_020.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_012.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_003.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_004.tif
  • Foundations of a building, Sanctuaries of Apollo Deiradiotes or Pythios and Athena Oxyderkes. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. Most of the surviving structures at the Sanctuaries date from the 4th century BC.
    Greece_Argos_Sanctuary_017.tif
  • Middle Bronze Age settlement (2000-1600 BC) on the hill of Prophitis llias (Aspis), Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Argos_Ilias_Hill_003.tif
  • Athens. Greece.  View of the decorative reliefs on the stage front of the Theatre of Dionysos on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens. The Theatre was originally established in the 6th century BC and enlarged and improved over the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods and was the first theatre built of stone. The famous tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides and the comedies of Aristophanes were first performed here in the 5th century BC. What is seen today is largely from the 4th century BC during the time of Lycurgus, who controlled public investment in Athens from 338 to 324 BC. The structure has 25 surviving tiers of seats from the original 65 and had a capacity to seat 17,000 spectators. The Stage front is Roman and is represented by the Bema of Phaedrus, which has 2nd century AD decorative reliefs showing scenes in the life of Dionysus, god of wine and patron god of the Greek stage.
    Greece_Athens_1080.tif
  • Bosra. Syria.  View of the stage of the Roman theatre which is one of the largest and best preserved Roman theatres in the Mediterranean.
    Syria_Bosra_024.tif
  • Bosra. Syria.  View of the octagonal shaped section of the third century Roman South Baths.
    Syria_Bosra_021.tif
  • Bosra. Syria. View along the north-south cardo with its cobblestone surface and lined with parallel row of columns.
    Syria_Bosra_014.tif
  • Bosra. Syria. The façade of a Byzantine Cathedral with various decorative architectural fragments scattered in its front. The Cathedral dates from 512 and was dedicated to the Syrian Saints Sergius, Leontius and Bacchus.
    Syria_Bosra_006.tif
  • View of the well preserved Bouleuterion (Geronikon), the marble council chamber of the elders. Nysa, modern Sultanhisar, Turkey. The elegant council chamber which could seat around 600 elders was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.
    Turkey_Nysa_162.jpg
  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
    Turkey_Nysa_142.jpg
  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
    Turkey_Nysa_136.jpg
  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
    Turkey_Nysa_128.jpg
  • Ruins of the eastern side of the ancient Agora. Ancient Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The Agora was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then enlarged in Roman times. It measured 105metres by 89 metres and was surrounded by a colonnades, doubles rows of Ionian columns on its Eastern and Northern sides and single row of Doric columns on its Northern and Western sides.
    Turkey_Nysa_104.jpg
  • Ornate ancient architectural elements and structure found ancient at the Carian city of Nysa, modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey.
    Turkey_Nysa_091.jpg
  • Left side entrance of the ancient Hellenistic theatre which was reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa, Turkey. The well preserved theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
    Turkey_Nysa_071.jpg
  • Right side entrance of the ancient Hellenistic theatre which was reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa, Turkey. The well preserved theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
    Turkey_Nysa_069.jpg
  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
    Turkey_Nysa_068.jpg
  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
    Turkey_Nysa_052.jpg
  • Fine reliefs of Dionysius festivities that decorated the stage building of ancient Hellenistic - Roman theatre. Nysa, Turkey. The ornate carvings are preserved in situ and behind bars to prevent looting. The ancient theatre was originally founded during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned in Roman times. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators.
    Turkey_Nysa_041.jpg
  • The ancient theatre built during the Hellenistic period and reconditioned in Roman times. Nysa. Modern day Sultanhisar, Turkey. The well preserved cavea of the theatre could accommodate approximately 12000 spectators and the stage building adorned fine reliefs of the festivities of Dionysius.
    Turkey_Nysa_022.jpg
  • View of the well preserved Bouleuterion (Geronikon), the marble council chamber of the elders. Nysa, modern Sultanhisar, Turkey. The elegant council chamber which could seat around 600 elders was originally built during the Hellenistic period and then reconditioned around 2nd century AD during the Roman period.
    Turkey_Nysa_011.jpg
  • Rock cut tombs in the sea Necropolis sheer cliff face are mostly replicas of typical Lycian Houses. Myra. Turkey. The tombs date back to the first quarter of the 4th century BC and 320 BC.
    Turkey_Myra_063.jpg
  • Rock cut tombs in the sea Necropolis sheer cliff face are mostly replicas of typical Lycian Houses. Myra. Turkey. The tombs date back to the first quarter of the 4th century BC and 320 BC.
    Turkey_Myra_057.jpg
  • Ornate architectural Roman theatre stage building structure with egg and dart moulding and inscribed in Greek. Myra. Turkey.
    Turkey_Myra_051.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games.
    Turkey_Myra_047.jpg
  • Myre. Turkey. The anceinet theatre cavea with a seating capacity of 11,000 – 13,000 spectators. Myra. Turkey. The theatre was severely damaged during an earthquake in AD141 and was restored shortly afterwards. It was then modified later so it could be used as an arena for gladiatorial games. In the background are Lycian House rock cut tombs carved into the sheer cliff face.
    Turkey_Myra_041.jpg
  • Hierapolis. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre, the best preserved monument in the ancient city. The theatre was built in two stages, during the times of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Septimius Severus during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. The upper and lower cavea has a total of 45 rows of seats which accommodated over 15000 spectators.
    Turkey_Hierapolis_027.tif
  • Hierapolis. Turkey. View of the ancient Roman theatre, the best preserved monument in the ancient city. The theatre was built in two stages, during the times of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Septimius Severus during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. The upper and lower cavea has a total of 45 rows of seats which accommodated over 15000 spectators.
    Turkey_Hierapolis_023.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the white limestone cliff beside the archaeological park. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_028.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the white limestone cliff beside the archaeological park. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_027.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of some of the excavations and ruins at the archaeological park. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_018.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of ruins of the so called governor’s house which are under cover for preservation. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_015.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_012.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_010.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_008.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_006.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_004.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_001.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_003.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_063.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_061.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_062.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_057.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_054.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_050.tif
  • View of the ancient theatre which has the cavea is carved into the hillside and dates from around the 3rd century BC. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. During the Roman period the theatre was enlarged, and the façade of the scene building had three storeys. In this theatre was held the meeting between King Philipp V Macedon and Aratos the Sikyonian in 214 BC, the day following the revolt of the Messenian people. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_020.tif
  • View of the ancient theatre which has the cavea is carved into the hillside and dates from around the 3rd century BC. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. During the Roman period the theatre was enlarged, and the façade of the scene building had three storeys. In this theatre was held the meeting between King Philipp V Macedon and Aratos the Sikyonian in 214 BC, the day following the revolt of the Messenian people. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_018.tif
  • View of the ancient theatre which has the cavea is carved into the hillside and dates from around the 3rd century BC. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. During the Roman period the theatre was enlarged, and the façade of the scene building had three storeys. In this theatre was held the meeting between King Philipp V Macedon and Aratos the Sikyonian in 214 BC, the day following the revolt of the Messenian people. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_017.tif
  • View of the elegant small theatre or Odeion also known as the ekklesiasterion (Assembly Hall) which is part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece.  It is believed to have used for political assemblies as well as for theatrical and musical performances in honour of Messene and Asklepius who were worshipped probably side by side in the Asklepieion.  Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_005.tif
  • Pardos pilaster doorway of the ancient Greek theatre. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Panoramic view of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_011.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_010.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_009.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_007.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_008.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_005.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_004.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_015.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_016.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_011.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_008.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_006.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_005.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_003.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_001.tif
  • Ruins of the Proscenion and Skene of the Ancient Greek theatre of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis at altitude of 800 metres, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators.  It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_030.tif
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