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Carthage Roman Theatre and Odeon
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- Name
- Carthage Roman Theatre and Odeon
- Continent
- AFRICA
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- Tunisia
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- Northern Africa
- Date:
- 0AD - 99AD
- City/Town:
- Carthage
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Tunis,
- Related:
- Carthage, Carthage National Museum,
about Carthage Roman Theatre and Odeon
The Roman Theatre of Carthage is a restored ancient Roman theatre complex in Tunis which is now used to host a range of events.
Originally built during the time of Roman control of Carthage, the theatre is believed to have been destroyed during the Vandal invasions of the 5th century AD.
Originally able to seat at least 5,000 spectators, the Roman theatre of Carthage would have been a central meeting place in the ancient city.
Now restored, it is no longer clear how much of the structure is original, but it is fair to say it can be viewed as more of a reconstruction than an ancient ruin. The same can’t be said however for the Odeon of Carthage which stands across the way from Carthage Roman theatre. This site would have been viewed for musical entertainment and was a more intimate setting than its close neighbour. The Odeon has not been restored and its ruins can still be seen today.
A number of statues found at the site of the Carthage Roman Theatre and Odeon are now on display in the Bardo Museum.
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contact details
Address: Carthage Roman Theatre, Carthage, Tunis
Phone: +21 671 730 036 (museum)
E-Mail: info@cometotunisia.co.uk
useful information
Directions:
To get to Carthage Roman Theatre and Odeon take the TGM to Carthage-Hannibal or Carthage Presidence – the site is a short walk from the station.
Ticket Information:
The sites within the Carthage Archaeological site are open daily from 8.30am to 5pm (7pm May to mid-Sept). Admission costs around TD9 and includes access to a number of the ancient sites.
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