Theatre of Dionysus [Athens] (Q7829)
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Theatre building in Athens, Greece
Theatre building in Athens, Greece
- Theatre of Dionysus
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Theatre of Dionysus [Athens] | Theatre building in Athens, Greece |
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37°58'13.454"N, 23°43'39.997"E
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Theatre of Dionysus (modern Athens, Greece). Cavea width: 82 m, orchestra width: 26.53 m; capacity: 17,000; Orchestra, early 5th cent. BCE, Periclean construction late 5th cent. BCE, Lycurgian construction mid 4th cent. BCE, Neronian renovatons mid 1st cent. CE. (English)
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499 BCEGregorian
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17,000
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Dionysus Theatre
5th century BC (English)
The Dionysus Theatre in Athens was the most important theatre in ancient Greece and is also considered the first theatre in the world. It was named after Dionysus, the god of wine, ecstasy and madness.
5. century BCE
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5. century BCE
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