Ancient Greek theatre of Pergamon, Greek theatre in Pergamon, Turkey.
The theatre features 78 rows of seating sections divided by walkways, rising 36 meters from the orchestra level on the western slope of the acropolis.
Construction of the theatre began in the third century BCE during King Eumenes II's reign, with subsequent modifications made throughout the Roman period.
The theatre accommodated 10,000 spectators who gathered to watch performances on a wooden platform stage that could be dismantled when not in use.
The structure incorporates seven lower segments with 74-centimeter-wide staircases for access, while the upper sections contain six distinct divisions.
With an inclination of 70 degrees, this structure stands as the steepest ancient theatre ever built, offering views across the Selinus valley.
Location: Bergama
Official opening: 201
GPS coordinates: 39.13179,27.18341
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:56
Ancient Greek theaters demonstrate skilled architecture developed between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC. Built into hillsides, these structures utilized natural terrain to create stone seating and enhance acoustic performance. They served as venues for tragedies and comedies, as well as gathering spaces during religious festivals and panhellenic games. Most theaters are located in mainland Greece and on the islands, with notable examples such as Epidaurus in Argolis, renowned for its exceptional sound clarity, or the Theater of Dionysus in Athens, considered the cradle of Western theater where works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were performed. Additional sites are found across the eastern Mediterranean, including Miletus in present-day Turkey and Philippi in northern Greece. Some of these structures were modified during the Roman period, such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which incorporated Roman architectural features while maintaining its function as a performance space. Many of these venues, which could seat between 5,000 and 18,000 spectators, remain important remnants of ancient Greek social and cultural life.
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