Roman Τheatre of Bosra

A remarkably preserved 2nd-century Roman theatre in Bosra, southwestern Syria, likely built during the reign of Trajan. Constructed of black basalt, the theatre seats approximately 15,000 spectators with a stage 45 m long and 8 m deep, measuring 102 m across. It is the only Roman theatre with its upper gallery in the form of a covered portico fully preserved. Later enclosed within an Ayyubid fortress, the sand accumulation during medieval reuse fortuitously protected the interior. Part of the Ancient City of Bosra UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, it was placed on the World Heritage in Danger list in 2013 due to the Syrian Civil War.