jan 1, 4 - The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus Greece

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-Located in the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient greek god of medicine Asclepius.
-Built onto the mountain or Cynortion.
-Considered to be the most perfect ancient greek theater regarding acoustics and aesthetics.
-Constructed by architect Polykleitos the Younger.
-It hosted music, theater, singing, games, and worship.
-Includes an auditorium, orchestra, and staging building (Hellenistic theatre structure).
-Divided vertically into the lower hollow and the upper theatre.
-Lower rows reserved for important people.
-Circular orchestra in the center. Surrounded by a drainage pipeline.
-The Scene was a two story building with a proscenium in front. It also included two doors to a backstage for actors.

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