Roman Theatre of Alexandria, Roman theatre in Kom el-Dikka district, Alexandria, Egypt
The theatre features 13 rows of marble terraces arranged in a horseshoe shape, accommodating 600 spectators with seats marked in Greek numerals.
Polish archaeologists discovered this fourth-century structure in 1960 while searching for Alexander the Great's tomb beneath layers of accumulated soil.
During the Roman period, this building served as an odeon for musical performances, later transforming into a meeting hall during Byzantine times.
The archaeological site includes exhibition halls displaying columns from different periods, sphinxes of Ramesses II, and artifacts from ancient Egyptian dynasties.
This structure stands as the sole remaining Roman theatre in Egypt, incorporating pink granite in its first row of seats.
Location: Alexandria
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 31.19463,29.90405
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:27
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