Greek Theater, Syracuse: Overall view from top of seating down to stage area

Date

Circa 1910

Creator

Part of: Architectural Lantern Slides of Italy

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Only traces of the skene and the orchestra remain. The edifice (still used today) was modified by the Romans.

Neapolis Syracuse was developed with a theatre, monumental altar 198 m long, stoas, nymphaeum and sacred precincts during the city's Hellenistic resurgence under the rule of Hieron II (reigned 275-215 BCE). The theatre is one of the largest in the Greek world (diam. 138 m) and influenced both Sicilian and Roman design.

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Creator: G. Massiot & cie
Date: Circa 1910
Publisher: Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
Material Type: photographs
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Campus Location: Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
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