Hellenistic-Roman Theatre

The ancient theatre of Nea Paphos in Cyprus stands in a town that was the capital of Cyprus under the Ptolemaic and Roman administrations [1] [2]. Excavations at the site show performances and entertainment lasting more than six and a half centuries, roughly from 300 BC until the late fourth century AD [2]. At its greatest extent under the Antonine emperors of the second century AD, the building could seat more than 8500 spectators [2]. The University of Sydney has worked at Nea Paphos under the Department of Antiquities of the Republic of Cyprus since 1995 [2].