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This Roman theater is the largest in Jordan. It accommodates up to 6000 spectators. It was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius, 138-161 CE. It is still used today for artistic performances. Modern-day Amman, Jordan Hashemite Kingdom.
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Amin, O. S. M. (2018, April 01). Roman Theater in Amman. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8512/roman-theater-in-amman/
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