Limassol

The Kourion Theatre was built by the Greeks in the 2nd century BC and modified by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. Remodelled in its current dimensions, it can accommodate 3500 spectators. During the 3rd century, it was converted for the wild beast hunting spectacles. The archway in the centre of the auditorium served as a shelter for the hunters. Toward the end of the 3rd century, the theatre resumed its function until it fell into disuse in the 4th century. The theatre was looted of numerous stone blocks. In the course of the restoration, the theatre is catering to spectacles once again. Kourion was one of the 12 kingdoms of Ancient Cyprus.