Ancient Amphitheater in Turkey Hosts First Concert in 1,600 Years
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:58 pm
A newly-restored Hellenistic-Era amphitheater in southwestern Turkey was on May 23 the venue for a free concert by the Izmir State Symphony Orchestra. According to leaders of the restoration project, it was the first time the venue has been used for a live performance since it was severely damaged by an earthquake in the 5th century. “After a 1,600-year hiatus, the amphitheater can once again host thousands of spectators and music lovers,” project director Celal Simsek told The Epoch Times. Located in the ancient city of Laodicea in what is now Turkey’s Denizli province, the newly-restored amphitheater boasts a seating capacity of 15,000....
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