Roman Theatre, Side [Side] (Q19191)
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- Roman Theatre, Side
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Roman Theatre, Side [Side] | theatre building, Turkey |
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36°46'4.440"N, 31°23'26.160"E
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Ancient Roman theatre, built in the 2th century on Hellenistic foundations. 16000-17000 seats. During political troubles during the 4th century, a new fortification wall for the city of Side took advantage of the high back wall of the stage building. During the 5th/6th century the theatre was used as an open-air church, the parados sections decorated with floor mosaics and transformed into small chapels. (English)
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Side (modern Eski Antalya, Turkey). Cavea width: 120 m, orchestra width: 29 m; capacity: 13,700/17,200; ca. 175 CE. (English)
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17,200
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