Roman theater of Bosra

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The Roman theater of Bosra is a remarkably well-preserved 2nd-century CE stone amphitheater in southern Syria, renowned for its grand scale, intact seating tiers, and integration into later fortifications.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman theater
ancient monument
archaeological site
architecturalStyle Roman architecture
builtDuring Roman Empire
builtUnder Roman imperial period
capacity about 15000 spectators
condition well preserved
constructionEnd 2nd century CE
constructionStart 2nd century CE
continent Asia
country Syria
era Imperial Roman period
feature orchestra
protective outer wall
semi-circular cavea
stage building (scaenae frons)
upper gallery
vomitoria (entrance passages)
function public gatherings
public performances
theatrical productions
governedBy Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums
heritageDesignation World Heritage Site
World Heritage in Danger
heritageDesignationStart 1980
heritageInDangerSince 2013
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site component
integratedInto Ayyubid fortifications
medieval Islamic fortress
laterUse citadel interior
locatedIn Bosra
Daraa Governorate
southern Syria
material black basalt stone
stone
nearbyFeature Roman ruins of Bosra
notableFor grand scale
intact seating tiers
integration into later fortifications
remarkable state of preservation
partOf Ancient city of Bosra
Bosra archaeological site
region Hauran
seatingType tiered stone cavea
threat armed conflict in Syria
structural damage risk
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Ancient City of Bosra
usedFor modern cultural events (intermittently, when conditions allow)

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Bosra hasStructure Roman theater of Bosra
Daraa Governorate containsArchaeologicalSite Bosra Roman theatre
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra
Hauran hasArchaeologicalSite Bosra Roman theatre
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra
Bostra hasNotableStructure Roman theatre of Bosra
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra
Bostra Nova Trajana hasRemains Roman theatre of Bosra
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra
Roman theater hasFamousExample Roman theater of Bosra
Bosra archaeological site hasPart Roman theatre of Bosra
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra
Busra al-Sham hasPart Roman theatre of Bosra
linked to: Roman theater of Bosra