About Ephesus

Ephesus Great Theater

Ephesus Great Theater

Ephesus Great Theater

Ephesus Theater and history
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The Ephesus great theater  is located at the end of Marble Street. The great theater was constructed during the reign of Lysimachus in the Hellenistic era, and later it was renovated and enlarged many times by several Roman emperors. The great theater of Ephesus City is located at the end of Marble Street. The great theater was constructed during the reign of Lysimachus in the Hellenistic era, and later it was renovated and enlarged many times by several Roman emperors.

Like all the other ancient theatres, the theater consisted of three main sections: the scene (stage building), the orchestra (place of action for the actors), and the cave (auditorium) where the audience sat. The Grate Theater had 25,000 people at capacity.

Besides being used for concerts and plays; Great theatre was used for religious, political, and philosophical discussions and gladiator and animal fights. It is believed that St. Paul preached to the Ephesians in the Great Theater of Ephesus City (Acts 19:23–41).

The Great Theater is still used for special events and performances.

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