Near Acarlar in Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey — West Asia or Southeast Europe
The Great Theatre
— [Ephesus] —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
1. The Great Theatre Marker
Büyük Tiyatro [text in Turkish...]
The Great Theatre [text in English]
The Great Theatre goes back to a preceding structure of the Hellenistic period (3rd-1st century B.C.). In the Roman period there was an extensive rebuilding under the Emperors Domitian (A.D. 81-96) and Trajan (A.D. 98-117) with at first a two-, later three-storeyed impressive facade. In addition to theatre performances, assemblies also took place there; in the later Imperial period, gladiatorial contests are also attested. Before the 7th century the Theatre was incorporated into the Byzantine city walls.
Das Grosse Theater
Das Große Theater geht auf einen hellenistischen Vorgängerbau (3.-1. Jh. v. Chr.) zurück. In römischer Zeit erfuhr es unter den Kaisern Domitian (81-96 n. Chr.) und Trajan (98-117 n. Chr.) eine umfangreiche Neugestaltung mit einer zunächst zwei-, später dreigeschossigen Prunkfassade. Neben Theateraufführungen diente es auch Versammlungen; für die fortgeschrittene Kaiserzeit ist eine Funktion als Gladiatorenarena nachweisbar. Noch vor dem 7. Jahrhundert wird das Theater in die byzantinische Stadtmauer eingebunden.
Erected by T.C. Kültür Ve Turizm Bakanliği and Osterrichisches Archaologisthes Insitut, Gradung Ephesos
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 37° 56.449′ N, 27° 20.524′ E. Marker is near Acarlar, İzmir, in Selçuk. Marker is on Efes Harabeleri (Marble Road/Harbor Street) south of Efes Yolu. The theatre is within the restored Ephesus Archaeological Site, off the intersection of the old Marble Road and the Harbor Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acarlar, İzmir 35920, Turkey. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hellenistic Fountain House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tetragonos Agora - The Commercial Market (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Archaic-Classical Settlement and the Sepulchre Street (about 180 meters away); The South Gate of the Agora (about 180 meters away); The So-Called House of Pleasure (about 210 meters away); The Celsus Library (about 210 meters away); Hadrian's Gate (about 210 meters away); The Heroon of Androclos (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acarlar.
More about this marker. On the top right are diagrams of the Theatre floor plan and the Ephesus archaeological site. On the bottom right are photos with the captions, "The Theatre around
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
2. The Great Theatre Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Riot against Paul at the Great Theater of Ephesus. (Acts 19:23-41 from the New Translation of the Holy Scriptures) (Submitted on July 1, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Ephesus. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 1, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Panayir Hill; the Marble Way; Efes; Artemis Cult
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
3. The Great Theatre stage
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
4. Aerial view of the Ephesus Archaeological Site, including: the Great Theatre (location "22"),
[Photo of poster near the Great Theatre.]
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
5. The Great Theatre gallery
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 22, 2011
6. The Great Ephesus Theatre on the slope of Panayir Hill
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
