The Roman theater — Byblos archaeological site
Creating public spaces
The Roman theater of Byblos testifies to the introduction of new uses within the ancient city.
Built during the Roman period, it belongs to an urban organization that privileges public spaces and gathering places.
Like other structures on the site, it was moved during excavations in order to reveal older levels beneath.
That displacement illustrates the complexity of the site: each arrangement rests on earlier occupations, sometimes hidden by successive transformations.
The theater is therefore not only a place of performance, but also a marker in the site’s evolution.
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