The Greek amphitheatre in Plodiv, southern Bulgaria, about 80 kilometres from the Greek border. Buried for 15 centuries before it was discovered, the amphitheatre was built between 114 A.D. and 117 A.D. The marble theatre has two balconies of 14 rows each. Performances are still given at the amphitheatre, which can seat more than 1000 people. Restoration of the upper rows is still in progress.
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Press, 15 November 1984, Page 14
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65The Greek amphitheatre in Plodiv, southern Bulgaria, about 80 kilometres from the Greek border. Buried for 15 centuries before it was discovered, the amphitheatre was built between 114 A.D. and 117 A.D. The marble theatre has two balconies of 14 rows each. Performances are still given at the amphitheatre, which can seat more than 1000 people. Restoration of the upper rows is still in progress. Press, 15 November 1984, Page 14
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