Ancient Theatre of Kourion

cropped-4.jpgThe theatre was originally built in the 2nd BC but what is preseved today dates in the Roman Period, 2nd and 3rd c. AD.  The cavea can accommodate around 3500 people. The stage is preserved to its foundations.


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http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/da/da.nsf/All/CB2E60AEDED0A248C225719B0038B505?OpenDocument

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