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Ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Sagalassos

Ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Sagalassos

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Ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Sagalassos

Name: Ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Sagalassos
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Location: Burdur, Turkey

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1. Lower Agora of Sagalassos – Hadrian's Nymphaeum loop from Ağlasun

2.36km

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70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sabine 🦁

December 21, 2019

The Greek theater with Roman stage offered space for about 9000 people, who probably did not come from the city, but also from the surrounding area. The theater had tunnels carved into the rock, which made a quick escape possible in an emergency.
The theater suffered a lot from earthquakes and can only be done with extreme climbing and with a lot of courage.

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Cornelia Fuchs

October 7, 2025

A Theatre with a View

Roman culture was well-known for its popular spectacles. Politicians and emperors gave the masses what they wanted: bread and games. The quintessential Roman institutions were the amphitheatre for gladiatorial combat and circus for chariot racing. together with the theatre for plays and the stadium for athletic performances. In the historical region of Pisidia mainly the latter two were common.

By and large, the theatre of Sagalassos remained faithful to the cultural and architectural traditions of the Greek world, providing a place for entertainment, assembly and religious events. The seats were arranged in a bowl-shaped cavea, partly built against a natural slope and partly supported by substructures, allowing efficient circulation of throngs of visitors. The stage building had a single-storey architecturally articulated backdrop. This setting exploited the dramatic panoramic setting, which was a trend in ancient Pisidia.

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Elevation 1,560 m

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