Hierapolis Ancient Theater Map And Location

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          The Greek Theater is a large building that can be preserved with its entire façade of 300 foot (91 m) leaning on a slope. To build; After a major earthquake in 60, Flavius ​​began in 62. It is under construction in the period of Hadrian (117-137). The building was completed in 206 years.

There are 50 seats in the cave. These seats are divided into 7 sections with 8 steps. Diozoma, which passes through the middle of the cavea, is entered on both sides by a vaulted passage (vomitorium). There are 5 doors and six niches on the front wall of the 6 foot (3.66 m) high wall surrounding the kingdom lodge and orchestra in the middle of the cavea and there are 10 columns in front of them. Marble columns are decorated with motifs of oyster shell. Behind the stage, the rear wall adorns three rows of columns arranged on top of each other, and the bottom rises above the octagonal pedestals and is threadless.

The reliefs were made by different masters in different periods as it is understood from their styles. It is possible to see the effects of Hellenistic sculpture arts in the crowded, moving and lively figures especially in the scenes where mythological subjects are processed. In these figures, some influences of the Pergamon Art School (Reliefs of Zeus Horses) can be seen. In terms of embellishing the stage building with embossed friezes, the theater is very similar to Perge, Side and Nyssa theaters.

The necropolises expressing the cemetery areas were of special importance after Hierapolis was named the ‘Holy City Mez. Research in these necropolises brings to light all religious beliefs of the period. According to the splendor of the tomb structures, these necropolises, which can be easily separated as a wealthy or folk tomb, extend in the north and south direction of the main street of the city. The number is more than 2 thousand.

 

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