Theater at Priene (Aydın (Province))

Turkey / Aydin / Soke / Aydın (Province)
 theatre, ruins, ancient
Built during the Hellenistic period, the theater survived the Roman period with only minor modifications. The theater extends beyond a semicircle, and the 50 rows of seats were capable of holding up to 5,000 people. There are five stone armchairs (image 2) lining the orchestra portion of the theater, which were perhaps reserved for priests and dignitaries.

Images copyright of Dick Osseman from his March 2007 trip to Priene.
www.pbase.com/dosseman/newpriene

Gates, Charles. Ancient Cities. London: Routledge, 2003. 263-268.

All about Turkey: Priene
www.allaboutturkey.com/pmd.htm
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priene
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Coordinates:   37°39'35"N   27°17'52"E
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