The original Petra theater was very elaborate, with multiple entrances and 45 rows of seats. The earthquake in 363 AD badly damaged the theater, but its magnificence is still apparent.
Petra - Theater at the Ancient Rock City of Petra in Jordan
Nabateans Built 3000-seat Theater, Later Expanded by Romans to 8500 Seats
This outdoor rock theater was carved and built over 2000 years ago by the Nabateans.
Petra - Theater at the Ancient Rock City of Petra in Jordan
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