id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt en-wikipedia-org-3891 Roman theatre (structure) - Wikipedia .html text/html 1429 315 55 Roman theatre (structure) Wikipedia Indeed, much of the architectural influence on the Romans came from the Greeks, and theatre structural design was no different from other buildings. However, Roman theatres have specific differences, such as generally being built upon their own foundations instead of earthen works or a hillside and being completely enclosed on all sides. Roman theatres were built in all areas of the Empire, from Spain to the Middle East. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. Interior view of the Roman theatre of Bosra, Syria: 1) Scaenae frons 2) Porticus post scaenam 3) Pulpitum 4) Proscaenium 5) Orchestra 6) Cavea 7) Aditus maximus 8) Vomitorium. Roman Theatre at Palmyra List of Roman theatres[edit] Main article: List of Roman theatres Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ancient Roman theatres. "Theatres (Greek and Roman), structure", The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization. ./cache/en-wikipedia-org-3891.html ./txt/en-wikipedia-org-3891.txt