Κourion Ancient Amphitheatre

Κourion Ancient Amphitheatre
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Also known as: Roman Theatre of Kourion, Roma Tiyatrosu, Kourion, Театр в Курионе

Greco-Roman theatre built in the late 2nd century BC in the ancient city-kingdom of Kourion on Cyprus's southwestern coast [1] [2]. It seated up to 3,500 spectators [1] [2]. In the early 3rd century AD it was converted for wild animal combat before reverting to theatrical use by century's end [1]. Today it hosts summer performances [1].

TypeTheatre
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryCyprus
Coordinates34.6645° N, 32.8879° E

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