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.
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.