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Aspendos Theatre 165 CE Roman Stage (orchestra) (2)

Built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) 121-180, Roman emperor (r.161-180).

The theatre was periodically repaired by the Seljuqs, who used it as a caravanserai, and in the 13th century the stage building was converted into a palace by the Seljuqs of Rum.

 

Capacity: 7,300-7,600

 

Patrons: A(ulus) Curtius Crispinus Arrun[tianus & Curtius Auspicatu]s Titinnianus, two rich brothers.

Architect: Zenon, son of Theodorus, from Aspendos.

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Uploaded on November 7, 2022
Taken on May 19, 2011