The Theatre at Acrae / Akrai

(modern Palazzzole Acreide, Sicily, Italy)

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Location:

 
Modern Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily, Italy

Theatre Type:

Greek theatr converted into Roman

Date of Construction:

Late 3th century BCE

Renovation Dates:

Renovated during Roman period: Roman stage (H c. 1.20 m) with curved niches built 2.20 m further ito orchestra than Greek orchestra; orchestra paved in limestone, Roman; partial seating reconstructed, modern..

GPS Coordinates::

37.0576, 14.8946

Dimensions:

Cavea Width: 37.5 meters
Orchestra: Diameter 19.2 meters

Seating Capacity:

N/A

Architectural Drawings:

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The Acrae / AkraiTheatre (modern Palazzolo Acreide), Sicily, Italy).

Acrae (modern Palazzolo Acreide), Sicily, Italy. Cavea width: 37.5, 15 rows, 9 cunei; orchestra width: 19.2; capacity: unknown; ca. late 3rd century BCE.. More...

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