Mount Scopus Theatre, Ancient amphitheatre on Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel
The Mount Scopus Theatre stands at 826 meters above sea level, offering views across Jerusalem and featuring natural acoustic properties in its stone structure.
The theatre, completed in 1925 by architects Fritz Kornberg and Benjamin Chaikin, represents architectural developments during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
The amphitheatre serves multiple functions as a performance venue, educational space, and gathering place for the Hebrew University community on Mount Scopus.
Visitors can reach the theatre through regular bus services to Mount Scopus, with guided tours available through the Hebrew University visitor center.
The theatre incorporates design elements that align with ancient astronomical patterns, creating specific light effects during summer solstice performances.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1925
Architects: Fritz Kornberg, Benjamin Chaikin
Address: הר הצופים
GPS coordinates: 31.79194,35.24681
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:55
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