![The largest structure at Sabratha, the partially reconstructed Roman Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606334.nKm4VkHM.LibyaDec102550.jpg) The largest structure at Sabratha, the partially reconstructed Roman Theater |
![The theater district of Sabratha is set apart from the main ruins around the ancient forum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606336.9gHUKBpm.LibyaDec102732.jpg) The theater district of Sabratha is set apart from the main ruins around the ancient forum |
![The Roman Theater of Sabratha behind the ruins of the theater district](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606338.hO797orE.LibyaDec102733.jpg) The Roman Theater of Sabratha behind the ruins of the theater district |
![The Roman Theater of Sabratha behind the ruins of the theater district](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606340.GZvyh1eZ.LibyaDec102735.jpg) The Roman Theater of Sabratha behind the ruins of the theater district |
![Restoration of the Roman Theater of Sabratha took place in the 1920s](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606342.JhpBiEve.LibyaDec102767.jpg) Restoration of the Roman Theater of Sabratha took place in the 1920s |
![West entrance, Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606344.x0pe64z6.LibyaDec102768.jpg) West entrance, Theater of Sabratha |
![Arch across the western entrance](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606346.zts14m7t.LibyaDec102770.jpg) Arch across the western entrance |
![West side patio of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606348.Mv0GbpEH.LibyaDec102771.jpg) West side patio of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Enter Stage Left - Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606350.c4bG8fiV.LibyaDec102772.jpg) Enter Stage Left - Sabratha |
![Stage façade of the Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606352.Du3CQ3P3.LibyaDec102774.jpg) Stage façade of the Theater of Sabratha |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha, by far the most impressive monument](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606354.PzoorQT5.LibyaDec102775.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha, by far the most impressive monument |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha, 2nd C. AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606356.FWmGSbUE.LibyaDec102778.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha, 2nd C. AD |
![The Roman Theater was destroyed by the earthquake the hit Sabratha in 365 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606358.CmU91M72.LibyaDec102779.jpg) The Roman Theater was destroyed by the earthquake the hit Sabratha in 365 AD |
![Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/93/329493/2/131608542.dhYlyaOT.jpg) Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131608543.91QroBd9.SabrathaPanorama2.jpg) Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![The sun comes out for a brief moment - Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131608544.tdEx6LS6.SabrathaPanorama3.jpg) The sun comes out for a brief moment - Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131608546.Q7FOGhsP.SabrathaPanorama4.jpg) Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![A bit of sunlight comes through on this cloudy day, ideal while I'm at the Roman Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606362.Xc4Bqafr.LibyaDec102787.jpg) A bit of sunlight comes through on this cloudy day, ideal while I'm at the Roman Theater |
![The Roman Theater was restored by Italian archaeologists Caputo and Guidi in the 1920s](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606364.KcBk6x2T.LibyaDec102788.jpg) The Roman Theater was restored by Italian archaeologists Caputo and Guidi in the 1920s |
![The original Theater of Sabratha was constructed during the reign of Commodus, 190 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606366.iL68WEEQ.LibyaDec102791.jpg) The original Theater of Sabratha was constructed during the reign of Commodus, 190 AD |
![Three-tiers of the Roman Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606368.lm126LsB.LibyaDec102797.jpg) Three-tiers of the Roman Theater |
![Looking out through the theater to the sea](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606370.hHMahIcQ.LibyaDec102798.jpg) Looking out through the theater to the sea |
![Upper left side, Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606372.jRbiNIEz.LibyaDec102799.jpg) Upper left side, Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![The stage façade rises over 20m in 3 levels using 108 columns](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606374.Up52gnNx.LibyaDec102800.jpg) The stage façade rises over 20m in 3 levels using 108 columns |
![Panoramic view of Sabratha Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131608547.wxbpGSCv.SabrathaPanorama5.jpg) Panoramic view of Sabratha Theater |
![Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha on the shore of the Mediterranean](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/93/329493/2/131608548.XbZ83hhy.jpg) Panoramic view of the Roman Theater of Sabratha on the shore of the Mediterranean |
![The Roman Theater of Sabratha was once the largest theater in Africa](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606360.VmaRwQBF.LibyaDec102786.jpg) The Roman Theater of Sabratha was once the largest theater in Africa |
![Semi-circular back wall of the seating area](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606375.RAW9L3sd.LibyaDec102801.jpg) Semi-circular back wall of the seating area |
![The Roman Theater of Sabratha was only partially reconstructed](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606377.7bCkBfKg.LibyaDec102806.jpg) The Roman Theater of Sabratha was only partially reconstructed |
![The upper tiers with seating for an additional 3500 spectators were destroyed in 365 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606380.mizsZfFP.LibyaDec102807.jpg) The upper tiers with seating for an additional 3500 spectators were destroyed in 365 AD |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha from the upper tier seating](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606382.9XqOZONP.LibyaDec102808.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha from the upper tier seating |
![Upper left tiers of the stage façade](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606386.kG0YjPWY.LibyaDec102820.jpg) Upper left tiers of the stage façade |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606388.gb7a0bnq.LibyaDec102823.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![The Sabratha Theater could originally seat 5000 - today it's only 1500](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606390.b1HEuLET.LibyaDec102824.jpg) The Sabratha Theater could originally seat 5000 - today it's only 1500 |
![Looking up at the stage façade](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606395.3UEQHSLJ.LibyaDec102827.jpg) Looking up at the stage façade |
![Dolphin forming a bannister leading up from the orchestra to the seating area](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606392.P2B7xQtX.LibyaDec102825.jpg) Dolphin forming a bannister leading up from the orchestra to the seating area |
![Carved reliefs line the stage front](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606394.iwK1XCVj.LibyaDec102826.jpg) Carved reliefs line the stage front |
![Sculpture along the stage - the 9 Muses](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606397.5OxGemYS.LibyaDec102828.jpg) Sculpture along the stage - the 9 Muses |
![Central portion of the sculpture group - 9 Muses, Sabratha Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606399.uxsDA5dt.LibyaDec102829.jpg) Central portion of the sculpture group - 9 Muses, Sabratha Theater |
![Sculptural relief panel in front of the stage](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606401.gRaJBSLu.LibyaDec102830.jpg) Sculptural relief panel in front of the stage |
![Sculptural detail - Sabratha Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606404.pHBedMna.LibyaDec102831.jpg) Sculptural detail - Sabratha Theater |
![Central recessed group - the meeting of Rome and Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606406.Edd1kuxN.LibyaDec102832.jpg) Central recessed group - the meeting of Rome and Sabratha |
![The Meeting of Rome and Sabratha - sacrifice of a bull](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606407.tb2fuXQo.LibyaDec102833.jpg) The Meeting of Rome and Sabratha - sacrifice of a bull |
![Detail of the Meeting of Rome and Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606409.JGIExeCW.LibyaDec102834.jpg) Detail of the Meeting of Rome and Sabratha |
![Relief of Mercury between the center and right recessed reliefs](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606412.q4lH7xzN.LibyaDec102835.jpg) Relief of Mercury between the center and right recessed reliefs |
![Mercury - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606414.gBtDMyBi.LibyaDec102836.jpg) Mercury - Theater of Sabratha |
![Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606416.Hb6uOFjd.LibyaDec102837.jpg) Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha |
![Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606418.DjO7GF2A.LibyaDec102838.jpg) Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha |
![Theatrical masks - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606420.1P8m4ahp.LibyaDec102839.jpg) Theatrical masks - Theater of Sabratha |
![Hercules - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606422.fBMq7QSK.LibyaDec102840.jpg) Hercules - Theater of Sabratha |
![Hercules - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606424.H73KtLpl.LibyaDec102841.jpg) Hercules - Theater of Sabratha |
![Right concave panel - the Judgement of Paris and the Three Graces](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606426.Q96F8hqz.LibyaDec102842.jpg) Right concave panel - the Judgement of Paris and the Three Graces |
![The Three Graces - Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606428.WVwnwRoM.LibyaDec102843.jpg) The Three Graces - Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![The Judgement of Paris - Aphrodite, Hera and Athena](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606430.4guTjiMN.LibyaDec102844.jpg) The Judgement of Paris - Aphrodite, Hera and Athena |
![The Judgment of Paris - Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606432.rJDMSu4e.LibyaDec102845.jpg) The Judgment of Paris - Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Right stage alcove - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606434.QqdXl9B5.LibyaDec102846.jpg) Right stage alcove - Theater of Sabratha |
![Sculptural fragments - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606437.2lXP09JT.LibyaDec102847.jpg) Sculptural fragments - Theater of Sabratha |
![Relief sculptures along the front of the stage](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606438.jsQtWz5o.LibyaDec102848.jpg) Relief sculptures along the front of the stage |
![Relief sculptures along the front of the stage](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606440.q4Q3EDNU.LibyaDec102849.jpg) Relief sculptures along the front of the stage |
![Relief sculptures along the front of the stage](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606442.snBFBOcs.LibyaDec102850.jpg) Relief sculptures along the front of the stage |
![Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606443.PHQx4EwZ.LibyaDec102851.jpg) Sculptural relief - Theater of Sabratha |
![Inscription - LACVNA - Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606444.G41XzWEn.LibyaDec102852.jpg) Inscription - LACVNA - Theater of Sabratha |
![Three-tiered stage façade, Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606445.vENhBoQv.LibyaDec102853.jpg) Three-tiered stage façade, Theater of Sabratha |
![On stage at the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606446.RyvB9Egv.LibyaDec102854.jpg) On stage at the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![On stage at the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606448.eTBzCZHs.LibyaDec102855.jpg) On stage at the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![The wooden stage measures 43m x 9m, Sabratha Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606450.6LMN2xdR.LibyaDec102857.jpg) The wooden stage measures 43m x 9m, Sabratha Theater |
![Looking out towards the audience - up to 1500 spectators today](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606449.KoYDcxxn.LibyaDec102856.jpg) Looking out towards the audience - up to 1500 spectators today |
![Exit Stage Right, Sabratha Theater](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606451.Ct5Yt1C5.LibyaDec102859.jpg) Exit Stage Right, Sabratha Theater |
![Water from the recent storm pooling in front of the stage](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606452.Hqqz1qAw.LibyaDec102860.jpg) Water from the recent storm pooling in front of the stage |
![Reflections of the Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606453.MiiA8g9o.LibyaDec102861.jpg) Reflections of the Theater of Sabratha |
![Theater of Sabratha through one of the entrances](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606456.YU7dlEDe.LibyaDec102862.jpg) Theater of Sabratha through one of the entrances |
![Theater of Sabratha through one of the entrances](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606457.YqURsmpL.LibyaDec102863.jpg) Theater of Sabratha through one of the entrances |
![Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606458.yRVRIMpV.LibyaDec102864.jpg) Theater of Sabratha |
![Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606459.bIVDRgUC.LibyaDec102865.jpg) Theater of Sabratha |
![Richly carved column capitals, Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606461.5FjGwPrX.LibyaDec102867.jpg) Richly carved column capitals, Theater of Sabratha |
![Rear corridor, Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606460.uopT3Ggc.LibyaDec102866.jpg) Rear corridor, Theater of Sabratha |
![Rear aisle, formerly covered by upper level seating](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606462.AQunpTbg.LibyaDec102868.jpg) Rear aisle, formerly covered by upper level seating |
![Theater of Sabratha from the south side](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606463.eKUphZTW.LibyaDec102869.jpg) Theater of Sabratha from the south side |
![Theater of Sabratha seen from the south](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606464.xZtD1Anq.LibyaDec102874.jpg) Theater of Sabratha seen from the south |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606465.LHf6E5KZ.LibyaDec102879.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131606466.VpxgOlwl.LibyaDec102880.jpg) Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/131608541.7BBVheZQ.LibyaDec102875.JPG) Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Panoramic view of the exterior of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/93/329493/2/131608550.goQT6owm.jpg) Panoramic view of the exterior of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |
![Panoramic view of the exterior of the Roman Theater of Sabratha](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/93/329493/2/131608549.8VQpU40F.jpg) Panoramic view of the exterior of the Roman Theater of Sabratha |