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PMR.HK-32 Hong Kong 1958: the colourful landing stages where boats leave for the respective floating restaurant. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR145-10 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage) and the 28 concentric rows of marble seats, now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR145-08 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage). Now used for local presentations. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations
PMR144-02 Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage
PMR-D13440 Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: Taverna Olympos, with a colourful tableau illustrating the various stages of wine-making. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional
PMR114-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Garibaldi in the Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, a favourite resting place for tourists. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR114-08 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR-D9914 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon. Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage
PMR-D9913 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon. Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage
PMR001K-22 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Concert on open air lake stage in West Park. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Concert on open air lake stage in West Park. Keywords: music, orchestra
PMR-D8249 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original. Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original. Keywords: culture, architecture, heritage, historic, drama, stage
PMR-D8143 Norway, Rogaland, Erfjord: jetty on the Erfjorden where the villagers' boats are usually moored. Keywords: Scandinavia, waterside, landing stage, fjord
PMR-D8063 Norway, Oslo: fountains in the gardens of Eidsvoll Plass, with the National Theatre in the background. Keywords: picturesque, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8062 Norway, Oslo: the National Theatre, opened in 1899, gives regular performances of Ibsen's plays. Keywords: architecture, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8038 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8032 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D7645 Morocco, Rabat: well-advanced construction on a new opera house. Keywords: Africa, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, music, stage
PMR-D6069 Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a canal boat at the landing stage in the foreground. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens
PMR-D5093 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage
PMR-D4459 Thailand, Phuket Island: trained monkey with umbrella in the zoo. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, apes, performing, animals, mammals, fauna, stage
PMR-D2773 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. Four dwellings in various stages of completion. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D0922 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: ox carts collect visitors from the boats at the landing stage. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0386 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft
PMR331-10 Sweden, Stockholm: Royal Dramatiska Theatre, an "art nouveau" palace built 1901-8, has four stages. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, drama, art deco
PMR330-07 Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR330-06 Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR328-06 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays
PMR322-04 USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Theatre (formerly Alexandra Theatre) built in 1828-32 by Carlo Rossi, in Pushkin Square. Side view. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, drama, acting, thespians, stage, plays, St. Petersburg
PMR318-03 Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall. Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration
PMR318-02 Poland, Cracow: a troupe of schoolgirl dancers in traditional costumes performing modern dance routines on a raised stage in the main square, in front of the Cloth Hall. Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, festival, celebration
PMR288-08 Turkey, Hierapolis: built during Hadrian's rule the amphitheatre had seats for 15-20,000 spectators. Above the stage are two excellently preserved series of reliefs, of Apollo and Artemis. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture
PMR287-10 Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR287-09 Turkey, Aphrodisias: the well-preservd stage of the amphitheatre, converted in the 2nd century AD for fights between gladiators and wild animals. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR287-07 Turkey, Aphrodisias: the Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD, was formerly roofed over. The stage is presently flooded (and full of frogs providing a rousing chorus!) Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture
PMR285-09 Turkey, Priene: one of the seats of honour, almost on the stage of the Greek amphitheatre (4th century BC).. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek
PMR240-10 France, Grenoble: stage of the 9th Transeuropeenne de vol a voile (Transeuropean Glider Competition). Local sailplanes waiting for launching. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane
PMR240-09 France, Grenoble: stage of the 9th Transeuropeenne de vol a voile (Transeuropean Glider Competition). Planning the route for the next flight, with the Nimbus 3 in the background. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane
PMR240-07 Germany, Hesse, Wasserkuppe: stage of the 9th Transeuropeenne de vol a voile (Transeuropean Glider Competition) in the Rhön Mountains, where Lilienthal made the very first glider flights. View of the downhill runway. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane
PMR240-06 Germany, Hesse, Wasserkuppe: stage of the 9th Transeuropeenne de vol a voile (Transeuropean Glider Competition) in the Rhön Mountains, where Lilienthal made the very first glider flights. British entry: a Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3. Keywords: aircraft, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane
PMR-D3881 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background. With the stage, or podium, in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain
PMR182-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: folkdance during a performance of "Die Schutzfrau von Munnerstadt" by townsfolk from Munnerstadt, on the lakeside stage in West Park. Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, play, actors, tradition, thespians, outdoor theatre, colourful, costumes
PMR181-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: display of flag waving during a performance of "Die Schutzfrau von Munnerstadt" by townsfolk from Munnerstadt, on the lakeside stage in West Park. Water cascade sculpture behind, in the lake. Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, play, actors, tradition, thespians, outdoor theatre, colourful, costumes
PMR181-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: performance of "Die Schutzfrau von Munnerstadt" by townsfolk from Munnerstadt, on the lakeside stage in West Park. Water cascade sculpture behind, in the lake. Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, play, actors, tradition, thespians, outdoor theatre
PMR-D2683 Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963. A stretch of open water, with rocky outcrop in the foreground and landing stage on the right. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites
PMR-D2681 Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963. Visitors on the landing stage awaiting one of the tour boats. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites
PMR466-04 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria. Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR466-02 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. The new "Lucea Farul" Theatre. Keywords: architecture, stage, drama centre, culture
PMR512-06 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: world-famous La Scala Opera House, completed in 1778, stands in the Piazza della Scala. Keywords: architecture, music, stage, theatre, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR449-06 Estonia, Tallinn: the stone-built Estonian Drama Theatre. Keywords: city, repertory, stage, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR535-08 Syria, Palmyra: well-preserved stage of the Roman Theatre, dating from the second half of the second century AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR518-09 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Roman amphitheatre from the 3rd century AD, well equipped for flooding to stage "sea battles", or wild animal fights. Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR118K-12 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: South Theatre with reconstructed stage, was built between 90-92 AD, and seats 3000+ spectators. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR112K-30 Canada, Vancouver BC: Granville Street Bridge from Granville Island Market, with water taxi landing stage. Keywords: modern architecture, steel girder bridge, picturesque, cityscape, panorama, metropolis
PMR094K-31 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs). Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-30 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-29 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-28 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR022K-17 UAE, Dubai: Open air theatre on the bank of Dubai Creek, with Al Maktoum Bridge over the creek in the background. Keywords: entertainment, stage
PMR022K-12 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village. Keywords: musical instruments, musicians
PMR022K-11 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village. Keywords: musical instruments, musicians
PMR022K-10 UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab music being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village.
PMR074K-24 Spain, Lanzarote, Salinas de Janubio: the saltpans turn different colours according to the stage of water evaporation. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic, salt
PMR071K-03 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre showing the orchestra and ruined stage buildings. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia
PMR070K-36 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the Scaene (stage building) of the amphitheatre, which is from the late Hellenic period. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-34 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the central stage entrance doorway to the amphitheatre. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR067K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Landing stage in picturesque Lake Ferchensee near Mittenwald. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, spring
PMR556-6 Australia, Western Australia, Perth: The refurbished Old Customs House on Barrack Square, seen from the top of the Swan Bell Tower. Keywords: Swan River, customs shed, landing stage, pier, jetty
PMR637-10 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Lovrijenac (left), with walls up to 12 metres thick, was built in the 11th century, and now hosts stage plays. On the right, part of the bastion Fort Bokar. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR622-08 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR613-06 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Roman amphitheatre from the second century AD is still used for open air filmshows and operatic performances. The stage and orchestra with a wonderful view over the city behind. Keywords: Roman remains, stone seating
PMR611-02 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here the Drama Theatre, and an old belltower dating from 1880. Keywords: Theatre architecture, stage productions, arboreal
PMR610-11 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet). Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations
PMR650-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. A closer look at the columns backing the stage, all carefully reassembled from broken fragments. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR650-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. The left hand wing of the stage, with an inscription in Latin and Punic over the doorway. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-12 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. View from the top centre of the Cavea with the sea in the background. The VIPs sat on the first four rows, in front of the stone barrier. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-11 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR641-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture