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⚫ | The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is a semi-circle with an outer diameter of 82m (269ft). The stage building (the skene), is situated south of the orchestra and has 3 floors. The stage area (proskenion) is 3.16m (10.4ft) high and its facade, which is facing the orchestra, is decorated with an Ionic marble colonnade with triangular pediments. |
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⚫ | The Roman theatre of Philippopolis is a semi-circle with an outer diameter of 82m (269ft). The stage building (the skene), is situated south of the orchestra and has 3 floors. The stage area (proskenion) is 3.16m (10.4ft) high and its facade, which is facing the orchestra, is decorated with an Ionic marble colonnade with triangular pediments. |
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According to a builders’ inscription, discovered on the frieze-architrave of the eastern proskenion, the construction of the theatre dates back to the time of Emperor Trajan. |
According to a builders’ inscription, discovered on the frieze-architrave of the eastern proskenion, the construction of the theatre dates back to the time of Emperor Trajan. |
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The theatre was found again in the 1970s due to a landslide, this started a major archeological excavation. |
The theatre was found again in the 1970s due to a landslide, this started a major archeological excavation. |
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| Source = [https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/7432772486/ Bulgaria-0785 - Roman Theatre of Philippopolis] |
| Source = [https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/7432772486/ Bulgaria-0785 - Roman Theatre of Philippopolis] |
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| Date = 2012-05-06 05:20 |
| Date = 2012-05-06 05:20 |