Roman theatre of Perge [Perge]
theatre building, Turkey
Roman theatre of Perge
Perge (modern Aksu, Turkey). Cavea width: 112.5 m, orchestra width: 27.75 m; capacity 11,400/14,200; ca. 120 CE.
Ancient Roman theatre. 1st building stage from ca. 170, completed during the reign of emperor Septimus Serverus in 211. 2nd building stage ca. 222-238. Restorations ca. 450/475-527. Excavations 1985-1993.