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an old amphit in the ruins of a roman city

Placed adjacent to temples of nature and of the fertility god Dionysus, the orchestra was used for dramatic performances, which, together with a procession and sacrifice, composed the annual spring festival of the god. The theatre was first built in the 6th century BCE. Modified and expanded over the centuries, it is the oldest Greek theatre and is the site where some of the most famous Greek plays from antiquity were first performed. Theatre of Dionysus Photographer: Derrick Sugden #Ur

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the statues are all lined up in front of each other, with columns behind them

The chorus is an integral part of ancient Greek tragedy, playing a vital role in enhancing the dramatic effect and conveying the central themes and messages of the play. In ancient Greece, tragedy was not only about the actors and their dialogue but also about the collective voice of the chorus, which represented the community or society as a whole. If you are hungry for more information and want to dive deeper into the ancient Greek chorus, you can click on the links at the end of this…

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a group of women in costume on stage with masks around their necks and hands up

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