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Theatre of Hierapolis

Turkey / Denizli / Akkoy /
 ancient, place with historical importance, amphitheatre, odeon (ancient Greek and Roman buildings), interesting place, historic ruins

the Theatre is of impressive size and occupies four blocks. The cavea is divided into two parts by the central diazoma and vertically by 8 staircases into 9 kerkides. Above wes the gallery of the summa cavea. The stage is divided into a longheion and a scaena. The building was erected in 3rd century AD during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
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Coordinates:   37°55'36"N   29°7'45"E
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