Myra Ancient Theatre
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February 4, 2024
Ancient theaters can be Roman or Greco-Roman. The Greeks built theaters on the slope of a mountain or hill, that is, they cut down seats in the rock, and Roman theaters could be on a flat surface, seats for spectators rested on walls and arches, as in an amphitheater. In addition, Roman theaters had a luxurious stationary stage decoration, decorated with sculptures, arches and many ornaments.
The theater in the World is of a mixed, Greco-Roman type, it is well preserved, it is distinguished by an abundance of decor, especially on the exterior, facade wall.
According to local guides, similar decorations have not been found in other theaters.
The exterior facade of the theater looks modest, as there is little left of it. But before that, it was richly decorated with reliefs, some of which have been preserved.
It is noticeable that the central part of the theater (places for spectators) "rests" on a rock, or rather it is cut into it. This is a sign of Greek-type theaters.
In the Roman era, the theater was expanded on two sides and a monumental skene was added to it. Inside, the theater looks much more majestic. The theater in Ancient Greece and Rome served for mysteries and theatrical performances.
It was semicircular in plan and consisted of a THEATER - seats for the audience, a SKENE and an ORCHESTRA, where musicians and dancers performed.
All three components of the theater are well traced, although little has been preserved from the skene.
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June 8, 2024
Very impressive! A grandiose structure, quite high in the mountains - it really had to be built like this: without equipment, with your hands. Looking at this magnificent amphitheater, you are surprised - but there was such a busy life...
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January 9
The beautiful amphitheater pleasantly complements the trip.
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