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The Roman Theater is the most obvious and remarkable
relic of ancient Philadelphia. The theater, which was
built during the reign of Antonios Pius, is cut into the
northern side of a hill that once served as a necropolis
- or graveyard. It is very similar in design to the
amphitheater at Jerash, and can accommodate 6000
spectators. The theater is still used periodically for
sporting and cultural events. |
