Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Theater

התיאטרון

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

1. The Theater Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The only remnants left from the Theater of Caesarea are rows of seats, the orchestra, the stage and the scene-frons which is an ornamental wall behind the stage. How did it look like? Comparisons show that it might resemble the facade of a two or three-story building with elegant doorways decorated with columns, niches and sculptures.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Entertainment.

Location. 32° 29.791′ N, 34° 53.45′ E. Marker is in Caesarea, Haifa District. Marker can be reached from Kvish HaTe'atron just west of Rothschild, on the left when traveling west. This historical marker is located in the Caesarea Maritima National Park, very near to the western end of Kvish HaTe'atron Street. The marker is situated along a walkway that is just beyond the Kvish HaTe'atron Street entrance, to the archaeological park, on the right hand side of the walkway. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Architectural Elements (here, next to this marker); A Collection of Architectural Artifacts (here, next to this marker); Column Capitals

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sarcophagi (within shouting distance of this marker); Power and Control (within shouting distance of this marker); The Promontory Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); King Herod's Hippodrome (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); History of the Compound (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caesarea.

Also see . . .
1. Caesarea Maritima. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Caesarea Maritima - Cornell University. This is a link to information provided by Cornell University. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Vitruvius. This is a link to information provided by, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

4. De architectura. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

5. Roman theatre (structure). This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

2. The Theater Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

3. The Theater Marker

Close-up view of the illustration of a theater that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

4. The Theater Marker

Close-up view of the english text displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

5. The Theater Marker

View of the historical marker in the foreground and several architectural elements displayed in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

6. The Theater Marker

View of the historical marker, looking northeast along the walking path, towards the gated entrance to the park.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, March 9, 2013

7. The Theater

View of the nearby theater at Caesarea Maritima.

The oldest surviving Roman theater in the eastern Mediterranean at Caesarea Maritima. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

8. The oldest surviving Roman theater in the eastern Mediterranean at Caesarea Maritima.

Arch Entrance to the oldest surviving Roman theater in the eastern Mediterranean. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

9. Arch Entrance to the oldest surviving Roman theater in the eastern Mediterranean.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

10. Arch Entrance to the oldest surviving Roman theater in the eastern Mediterranean.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.