Donjon d'Ambleny, Ambleny, France

Donjon d'Ambleny is the only remain of ancient castle built around 1140 in Ambleny. The castle was destroyed during The castle was destroyed during World War I, but the the 20 meters high keep survived.

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Laurent Decreaux (2 years ago)
Very nice dungeon, too bad it can't be visited

Philippe GEVRAUX (2 years ago)
Beautiful place. Dedicated team to support with limited means.

rob van Delft (2 years ago)
Nice to see

Gilles ROY (2 years ago)
To see without more no visit

Eric DOCHEZ (3 years ago)
There are still some beautiful old stones.

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The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.

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