Theater at Aspendos

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Theaters

Theater--History--to 500

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161-188 AD--Roman--Theatre as Aspendos, Turkey--it is said that Zeno, the architect of the theater, and another architect were fighting over a girl. The king said whoever did the best architectural work would get her. Zeno built the theater, the other built Aspendos' famous waterworks. According to the legend, "The King was amazed at the quality

Publisher

Theatre and Playhouse

Original Date

161-188 AD

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Mon, 07/02/2001

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theaterhistory305

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