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Smyrna ancient city

Artifacts reflecting Egyptian influence found in the ancient city of Smyrna

Artifacts reflecting Egyptian influence were found during excavations in the ancient city of Smyrna, which has one of the largest theaters in the Mediterranean. Figures and objects influenced by the Egyptian civilization were found during the ongoing excavations in the theater of the ancient city under the direction of İzmir Katip Çelebi University faculty member

The vomitorium of the Smyrna Theater is being uncovered

The vomitorium of the Smyrna Theater is being uncovered

In the ancient city of Smyrna, located in the center of Izmir province in Turkey, one of the two vomitoriums of a theater estimated to have a capacity of about 20,000 spectators is being uncovered. A vomitorium is a passageway beneath or behind a row of seats in an amphitheater or stadium, allowing large crowds