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Delos: Theater: View looking out from the stage towards seating

Date

Circa 1910

Location

Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

Delos had a large theatre with a capacity of over 5000 which was built gradually during the 3rd century BCE. It had an unusual ellipsoidal theatron and a unique stage building with a portico around the three sides not occupied by the proskenion.

Delos had a large theatre with a capacity of over 5000 which was built gradually during the 3rd century BCE. It had an unusual ellipsoidal theatron and a unique stage building with a portico around the three sides not occupied by the proskenion.
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