Near Pamukkale, Denizli, Turkiye — West Asia or Southeast Europe
The Theatre
The Theatre Today
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2018
1. The Theatre Marker
The project of reconstruction of the stage with an elegant steel structure completed by travertine slabs, completely reversible, along with the completion of the rebuilding of the iposcenium façade, today provide the visitor with a unitary understanding of the scaenaefrons. Now it's possible to use the theatre again for contemporary spectacles and cultural events. The period 2009-2013 saw the restoration of the frons scaenae, with the recomposition of the first order, made up of 7 marble aediculae that support triangular and curved pediments. Today the restoration offers visitors an extraordinary example of the baroque architecture of Asia Minor. The marble decoration, the sculpted reliefs and the long dedicatory inscription to the emperor Septimius Severus (early 3rd century AD) make this building unique in the Mediterranean.
Erected by Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 37° 55.623′ N, 29° 7.768′ E. Marker is near Pamukkale, Denizli. It can be reached from Isimsiz Yol close to Yeniköy Yolu, on the right when traveling south. From the archaeological park's visitor center at the south park entrance, this marker is actually located to the north, a short distance off an un-named park roadway (that also serves as a pedestrian trail), at the walk-in entrance to the theatre complex. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pamukkale, Denizli 20190, Turkiye. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Turkish Asia Minor — Anatolia. Globally, it is in Asia, West Asia, Mesopotamia, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Temple Nymphaeum (3rd century AD) / Tapinak Nymphaeumu(i.S, III. yüzyıl)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2018
2. The Hierapolis Theatre
View of the featured Hierapolis Theatre.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2018
3. The Theatre Marker
A closer look at some of the restored ornate features of the Hierapolis Theatre.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2018
4. The Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2018, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
