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Founded: 12th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)
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Gerolstein Castle, also known as Löwenburg, was documented first time in 1115. In the 13th century it was enlarged to the current size. The chapels were added in 1486 and in the 16th century the curtain wall was enhanced. The castle was first damaged by gunpowder tower explosion in 1670 and finally destroyed by French army in 1691.
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.