Theatre

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The theatre of Byllis counts among the largest ancient theatres, following the theatres of Apollonia and Phoenike, able to accommodate a number of about 7500 spectators. The theatre of Byllis was first built in the mid third century BC and corresponds to the Illyrian - Epirote variant, characterized by straight retaining walls (analemata), frontal parodoi (entrances), monumental gates and the use of proskene as acting area. The theatre of Byllis constitutes a distinctive and more elaborated typology among the theatres of ancient world, with resemblances to the theatres of Dodona and Syracuse (Sicily). The large dimensions of the theatre of Byllis evidence the attendance of theatrical performances by a vast number of spectators. During the Roman period the theatre of Byllis was still in use but was subjected to a substantial renovations work. In Late Antiquity the stone blocks of the cavea were used for the construction of Victorinus wall.

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