Marble throne, Amphiaraion, Theater
Detail of marble throne, Amphiaraion, Theater
Scene from NW, Amphiaraion, Theater
Cavea from SE, Amphiaraion, Theater
Orchestra from SW, Amphiaraion, Theater
Plan
| 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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