Structures of Laodikeia

The Great Theater: It was built in the Roman construction style in accordance with the land, on the northeast side of the ancient city. Its stage has been completely destroyed, and its cavea (the section where the audience sits) and its orchestra (the section where the choir or actors are located in front of the stage) are in very good condition. It has approximately 20,000 people.

Small Theater: It is located about 300 meters northwest of the big theater. It was built in Roman style in accordance with the terrain. The scenesi (stage) has been completely destroyed, and the cavea and orchestra are also damaged. It is large enough to accommodate approximately 15,000 people.

Stadium and Gymnasium: It lies in the southwest of the city in an east-west direction. The additional structures of the stadium and the gymnasium were built to form an integrity. MS. The stadium, which was built in 79 BC, is 350 meters long and 60 meters wide. The building, built in the form of an amphitheater, has 24 rows of seats. Most of it has been destroyed. MS. 2nd century. An inscription indicating that the gymnasium built in, was built by the Proconsul Gargilius Antioius and dedicated to Emperor Hadrianus and his wife Sabina.