Kourion Theatre is located on the
southern end of the abrupt hill on which the city is built. It was constructed
at the end of the 2nd century B.C., but took its current dimensions during the
2nd century A.D.
The theatre consists of a semi - circular orchestra that is
surrounded by seats of the cavea (subterranean cells). It was enclosed to the
south by the building of the scena frons (façade) that must have reached the
height of the cavea, though today only the foundations remain. On either side
of the scene were two vaulted parodoi (corridors) from where the audience
entered the theatre.
Kourion Theatre could seat up to 3.500 spectators. During
later reconstruction, it was modified so as to accommodate animal hunts. Many
cultural activities and theatrical performances take place at Kourion Theatre,
especially during the summer.
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