The Theatre at Aphrodisias (modern Geyres, Turkey)
	Commentary Photos / Panorama Movies Map Location:   Modern Geyre, Turkey Theatre Type: Hellenistic Theatre Date of Construction: ca. 1st cent. BCE Renovation Dates: Remodeled 27 BCE - 64 CE, again in late 2nd cent. AD, again in late 2nd cent. CE, again in circa 330 CE. GPS Coordinates: 37.70737,28.72497 or 37° 42' 26.532" N 28° 43' 29.892" E Dimensions: Cavea width: 90 m, orchestra width: 25 m Seating Capacity: 8,000 Architectural Drawings: Plan View Aphrodisias (modern Geyre), Turkey: The ancient city of Aphrodisias was built over the remains of numerous prehistoric settlements dating back to the Early Bronze period. Prior to the founding of Aphrodisias, the city names of Lelegonopolis, Megalopolis, and the Assyrian city of Ninoe have all been associated with this ancient site. More...
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