5760 x 3516 px | 48,8 x 29,8 cm | 19,2 x 11,7 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
giugno 2015
Ubicazione:
Amman, Jordan
Altre informazioni:
This magnificently restored theatre is the most obvious and impressive remnant of Roman Philadelphia, and is the highlight of Amman for most foreign visitors. The theatre itself is cut into the northern side of a hill, and has a seating capacity of 6000. The theatre was probably built in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Antoninus Pius (AD 138–61). It was built on three tiers: the rulers, of course, sat closest to the action, the military secured the middle section, and the general public perched and squinted from the top rows. Theatres often had religious significance, and the small shrine above the top row of seats once housed a statue of the goddess Athena (now in the National Archaeological Museum), who was prominent in the religious life of the city. Full restoration of the theatre began in 1957.
