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Founded: 1801Category: Castles and fortifications in Sweden
Historical period: The Age of Enlightenment (Sweden)
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The history of Vallen estate dates from the 14th century. In the 15th century it was owned by brothers Åke and Povel Laxmand. The original castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times in the wars between Denmark and Sweden. In 1800 the castle was destroyed by fire. The current main building was built next year by Otto Wilhelm Burenskiöld. Today Vallen is a horse riding and conference center.
References: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.