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Hierapolis Theater

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Hierapolis Theater

Pamukkale, Denizli

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Set into the slope under Hadrian, one of the best-preserved theaters in Anatolia, with reliefs on its stage building.

Its story

Set against the city's eastern slope, the theater was built in the 2nd century AD under Emperor Hadrian. The stage building was renewed under Septimius Severus with rich reliefs showing mythological scenes and the city's gods. Its facade and seating rows, restored and re-erected, also provide a viewing terrace over the travertines and the valley. On a visit to Hierapolis it is the stop that requires a climb but repays the effort most.

Key facts

Period
Roman, 2nd century AD
Location
Eastern slope of the Hierapolis archaeological site

Trip purpose

  • Photography

Location

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37.92670, 29.12920

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3982324 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierapolis