Orchestra from SW, Amphiaraion, Theater
Scene from NW, Amphiaraion, Theater
Marble throne, Amphiaraion, Theater
Marble throne, detail of side, Amphiaraion, Theater
Walls of scene building from W, Amphiaraion, Theater
Detail of marble throne, Amphiaraion, Theater
| Context: | Amphiaraion |
| Type: | Theater |
| Summary: | Hellenistic theater; on the northwestern side of the Sanctuary of Amphiaraios, behind the west half of the stoa. |
| Date: | ca. 200 BC |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | Hellenistic |
Plan:
Earth cavea with 5 marble thrones, circular orchestra, and a two-storied scene building with stone proscenium having 8 Doric columns in antis.
History:
The proscenium architrave was inscribed with a dedication to Amphiaraios from a priest. The cavea may have had wooden seats. In the Roman period gateways with Ionic columns were added to the parodoi. The present proscenium has been reconstructed.
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