One of the most beautiful buildings of the ruins of Ephesus, the theater remained quite intact and, until a while ago, could be easily used in festivals such as the Efes Festival. However, due to shifts caused by excessive use, restoration works have been started and protected.
The Great Theater of Ephesus Information
Although it is known that the theater with 25000 people was made for the first time in the Hellenistic period, it is known that the theater which started today was rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Cladius and was completed during the reign of Emperor Trianus M.S..98-117. In the front part of the theater, the dressing places which are very strong and made of big stones are seen clearly.
A hellenistic fountain with two ionic columns was placed in the northwest of the theater. In the first period, the three-storey tiya tro consists of three sections, each of which has 22 steps. Stage building 18m. in height. It is rumored that St.Paul's address to the Ephesians was greeted with great reaction. The rear walls of the 25x40-sized stage were extremely slim and had a look of sculptures in the niches.
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