kolumbēthra (κολυμβήθρα) (Q23813)
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(Greek; pl. kolumbēthrai: pool or swimming bath). An orchestra adapted for water spectacles in Roman theatres. Numerous theatres such as those a
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| English | kolumbēthra (κολυμβήθρα) | (Greek; pl. kolumbēthrai: pool or swimming bath). An orchestra adapted for water spectacles in Roman theatres. Numerous theatres such as those a |
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kolumbēthra (κολυμβήθρα) (English)
Greek pl. kolumbēthrai pool or swimming bath. An orchestra adapted for water spectacles in Roman theatres. Numerous theatres such as those at Ostia and Siracusae in Italy Hieropolis and Ephesus in Turkey and Dionysus in Athens show evidence of late third to early fifth century Roman alterations including water cisterns waterproofed orchestra walls improved drainage and water pipes."" (English)
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