Theatre

The theatre is more or less in the middle of main street. It was built in the first century when the Nabataean kingdom was at its peak. It was influenced by the Roman fashion of building theatres but in Nabataean style including being carved out of solid rock.

The Romans added to it and the capacity is about 8500 spectators, which is actually bigger than the Amman (Philadelphia) theatre.

You can see that, being cut out if sandstone, it has eroded more than similar theatres that were built with blocks and marble, but it remains an impressive accomplishment.Les mer