Greek Theatre of Cyrene

The Greek Theatre of Cyrene features a semicircular orchestra with stone seating carved into the hillside and extends 65 meters in diameter.

Originally built in the sixth century BCE as a Greek theatre, the structure underwent seven construction phases before its conversion into an amphitheatre in the second century.

The theatre served both Greek dramatic performances and later Roman gladiatorial events, marking the transition between these two major Mediterranean civilizations.

Located on the north slope of the Acropolis near the Sanctuary of Apollo, the theatre requires protective footwear for visitors traversing the stone structures.

Three rows of postholes in the orchestra area reveal the earliest wooden stage construction, predating the stone architecture that followed.

Location: Jabal al Akhdar

Architectural style: Hellenistic architecture, ancient Roman architecture

Part of: Cyrene, Sanctuary of Apollo (Cyrene), classical antiquity, Roman Empire

GPS coordinates: 32.82500,21.85100

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:22