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Epidauros Antique Theater (Epidavros Antique Theater) is an ancient theater located in the ancient city of Epidauros in the Peloponnese. B.C. The 4th-century building is on the slope of Kynortion volcano in Athens. It is considered to be the Ancient Greek theater, which has survived to the present day in the best condition and has the best acoustics.

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Palmyra's Theatre was, until the 1950's, buried beneath the sand, however it has been restored continuously since then. The freestanding stage facade of the theatre itself is designed along the lines of a palace entrance, complete with a royal door and smaller doors on either side. During the Palmyra Festival, which runs from the end of April to the beginning of May, music and dance performances are held in the theatre.

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Placed adjacent to temples of nature and of the fertility god Dionysus, the orchestra was used for dramatic performances, which, together with a procession and sacrifice, composed the annual spring festival of the god. The theatre was first built in the 6th century BCE. Modified and expanded over the centuries, it is the oldest Greek theatre and is the site where some of the most famous Greek plays from antiquity were first performed. Theatre of Dionysus Photographer: Derrick Sugden #Ur

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The chorus is an integral part of ancient Greek tragedy, playing a vital role in enhancing the dramatic effect and conveying the central themes and messages of the play. In ancient Greece, tragedy was not only about the actors and their dialogue but also about the collective voice of the chorus, which represented the community or society as a whole. If you are hungry for more information and want to dive deeper into the ancient Greek chorus, you can click on the links at the end of this…

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