Theatre of Thorikos

Theatre of Thorikos

Αρχαίο Θέατρο Θορικού
View of the ancient theater.
Shown within Greece
Alternate name	Theatre of Thoricos, Theatre of Thoricus
Location	Thorikos, Attica, Greece
Region	Attica
Coordinates	37°44′17″N 24°3′13.500″E
Type	Theatre
History
Founded	7th/6th century BCE
Satellite of	Athens
Site notes
Condition	Ruined
Ownership	Public
Public access	Yes
Website	[1]

The Theatre of Thorikos (Greek: Αρχαίο Θέατρο Θορικού), was an old Greek theater, located north of Lavrio, built between 525 BC and 480 BC. The theater is special for its unique design since it is elongated instead of the usual semicircle.

History

Theatre of Thorikos, 1819

The Thorikos theatre was built in different parts. The first part was built in the end of the archaic period around 525–480 BC. This makes the theatre one of the oldest Greek buildings that are still standing.

Theatre of Thorikos, 1840’s

The theater has a unique shape because it was built before theater designs were established. Now, it is believed that the shape resulted from expansions made to the seating area after its initial construction. The theater became longer when it was expanded during the classical period in the 4th century BC, and some changes were made as early as 300 BC.