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“Lonidos” Inscribed Seat Discovered in 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Theatre1

“Lonidos” Inscribed Seat Discovered in 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Theatre

In Bursa, Türkiye, the Helenistic Apollonia ad Rhyndacum Ancient Theatre has revealed a seat inscribed with “Lonidos,” dating back to the Roman period. According to excavation director Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin, restoring the seating to its original positions is helping the 5,000-year-old theatre regain its long-lost form. Excavations at the Apollonia ad Rhyndacum Ancient Theatre