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Theatre of ancient Greece

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Long ago, people in Greece loved plays.

The great theater of Epidaurus, designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC, Sanctuary of Asklepeios at Epidaurus, Greece (14015010416).jpg
The great theater of Epidaurus, designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC, Sanctuary of Asklepeios at Epidaurus, Greece (14015010416).jpg
They sat on hills to watch. Actors wore big masks on their faces.
Tragic comic masks - roman mosaic.jpg
Tragic comic masks - roman mosaic.jpg
These plays told many stories. It was a fun time for everyone. Do you like to watch plays?

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Greek - Actor - Walters 541067.jpg
File:The great theater of Epidaurus, designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC, Sanctuary of Asklepeios at Epidaurus, Greece (14015010416).jpg
The great theater of Epidaurus, designed...
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Athen Akropolis (18512008726).jpg
File:Relief with Menander and New Comedy Masks - Princeton Art Museum.jpg
Relief with Menander and New Comedy Masks...
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Acropolis amphitheatre of Pergamon (2020).jpg
File:Ancient Greek theatre in Delos 01.jpg
Ancient Greek theatre in Delos 01.jpg
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Delphi Composite.jpg
File:Tragic comic masks - roman mosaic.jpg
Tragic comic masks - roman mosaic.jpg
File:3304 - Athens - Stoà of Attalus Museum - Theatre mask - Photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto, Nov 9 2009.jpg
3304 - Athens - Stoà of Attalus Museum -...
File:Soccus - comic actor in slip-on shoes - Image from page 1067 of "A dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities.." (1849) (cropped).jpg
Soccus - comic actor in slip-on shoes -...
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