klimakes (κλίμακες) (Q23811)
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(Greek; sing. klimax: stairs). Audience stairways in Greek seating area (theatron). The staircases (klimakes) that separated the wedge-shaped sea
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | klimakes (κλίμακες) | (Greek; sing. klimax: stairs). Audience stairways in Greek seating area (theatron). The staircases (klimakes) that separated the wedge-shaped sea |
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klimakes (κλίμακες) (English)
Greek sing. klimax stairs. Audience stairways in Greek seating area theatron. The staircases klimakes that separated the wedge-shaped seating sections kerkides of the Greek theatron. In a multi-tiered theatron the staircases lead to curved walkways diazomata that separated the seating galleries. Corresponds to the Roman scalae."" (English)
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