Butrint Amphitheater - Butrint National park, Albania
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an amphitheater located in the ancient city of Butrint, in Albania
Waymark Code: WM11K1V
Location: Albania
Date Posted: 11/04/2019
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This amphitheater is located in the ancient city of Butrint, in Albania.
The original amphitheater dates from the 3rd century BC and is situated at the foot of the acropolis, close to two temples, one of which is dedicated to Asclepios, the Greek god of medicine.
It followed the 'Greek" style and have been used by worshipers and priest of the sanctuaries for religious ceremonies and public discussion.
Latter, during Roman times, this place became the Roman forum and the amphitheater was moved some 50 meters up hill, to the North.
In the 2nd century AD, the amphitheater was rebuilt and enlarged in the Roman style, with a stage. It was the centerpiece of the town.
Every year in July, the Balkan Theater Festival is held here.
According to Wikipedia, "Butrint (Latin: Buthrotum; from Ancient Greek: Bouthrotón , romanized: Bouthrotón) was an ancient Greek and later Roman city and bishopric in Epirus. Perhaps inhabited since prehistoric times, Buthrotum was a city of the Epirote tribe of the Chaonians, later a Roman colony and a bishopric. It entered into decline in Late Antiquity, before being abandoned during the Middle Ages after a major earthquake flooded most of the city. In modern times it is an archeological site in Vlorë County, Albania, some 14 kilometres south of Sarandë and close to the Greek border. It is located on a hill overlooking the Vivari Channel and is part of the Butrint National Park. Today Bouthrotum is a Latin Catholic titular see and also features the Ali Pasha Castle.
The city is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, Butrint was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 and further a National Park in 2000".
Source: Wikipedia.
Type of Amphitheater: Ancient Amphitheater
Amphitheater Website: [Web Link]
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