Αρχαίο Θέατρο Θορικού | |
 View of the ancient theater. | |
  Shown within Greece | |
| Alternative name | Theatre of Thoricos, Theatre of Thoricus |
|---|---|
| Location | Thorikos, Attica, Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| Coordinates | 37°44′17″N 24°3′13.500″E / 37.73806°N 24.05375000°E |
| Type | Theatre |
| History | |
| Founded | 7th/6th century BCE |
| Satellite of | Athens |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Ownership | Public |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | https://athensattica.com/things-to-see/ancient-sites/thorikos-theatre |
The Theatre of Thorikos (Greek: Αρχαίο Θέατρο Θορικού), situated north of Lavrio, was an ancient Greek theater in the demos of Thorikos in Attica, Greece. It holds the distinction of being the world's oldest known theater,[1][2] dating back to its construction around 525–480 BC.[1] The theater is unusual in its design, as it is elongated instead of the typical semicircle.[3][4]
- ^ a b "Thorikos Theatre". athensattica.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023.
- ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos (21 November 2023). "The Oldest Theater in the World Lies Abandoned in Greece". greekreporter.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, TABERNAE (Lalla Djillalia) Morocco., THIVERNY Oise, France., THORIKOS Attica, Greece". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ "Ancient Theater of Thoricus". Diazoma. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.