Great Theatre of Argos, Greek theatre in Argos, Greece
The Great Theatre of Argos is an ancient site on the southeastern slope of Larissa hill with 89 rows of stone seats arranged in four sections. The circular performance area measures about 27 meters across and was paved with limestone.
Construction began between 300 and 250 BC during the Hellenistic period. Later, Roman modifications were added, including a water tank system for special events.
The theater hosted musical performances and dramatic plays where city officials occupied the best seats and the community gathered for shared rituals. The venue reflected how important public entertainment was to ancient Greek society.
The site sits on a sloped terrain with uneven stone surfaces, so sturdy footwear and careful footing are essential. The views from the higher rows across the landscape are best enjoyed during daylight hours.
Two side corridors called parodoi provided access to the performance area and allowed choruses to enter in procession. These lateral passages were a distinctive feature of Hellenistic theatre design.
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