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First constructed in the reign of Lysimachos (early 3rd century BCE), the theatre is built into a natural hill and construction evolved through Hellenistic and Roman times. The seated area (or cavea) was larger than a semi-circle and 38m in height, 154m in diameter. Two passages create three sections of seats reached by 12 stairways. The seating capacity may have reached 24,000.
Cartwright, M. (2012, June 18). Stage, Theatre of Ephesos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/692/
Cartwright, Mark. "Stage, Theatre of Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 18, 2012. https://www.ancient.eu/image/692/.
Cartwright, Mark. "Stage, Theatre of Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Jun 2012. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
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