The Theatre at Aegeira

(modern Egira, Greece)

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Location:
 
Egira, Peloponnesus, Greece (Achaea)

Theatre Type:

Greco-Roman Theatre

Date of Construction:
ca. 1st half of 3rd cent. BC

Renovation Dates:

Roman renovations ca. 117-138 AD (Hadrianic)

GPS Coordinates:

40.47912, 22.32202 or 40°28'44.8"N 22°19'19.3"E

Dimensions:
Cavea Width: 46 meters
Orchestra: Diameter 14.4 meters

Seating Capacity:

N/A

Architectural Drawings:

Plan View

The Ancient Theatre of Aigeira, Greece:
The ancient theater of Aigeira is situated near the town of Aigeira offering a view to the Corinthian gulf. Its construction dates back to 280-250 BCE. Similar to the orchestra, the koilo is hewn on natural rock and when not available the soil was cut to accommodate stone seats. More...

 

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