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	Entrances were placed at both ends of the amphitheater. A wall replaced the first two rows of bleachers as protection from the array of wild animals in the ring.		Entrances were placed at both ends of the amphitheater. A wall replaced the first two rows of bleachers as protection from the array of wild animals in the ring.

	The tunnel used for the parade of beasts and gladiators circled the arena, unlike the [[Colosseum\|Roman Colosseum]]'s tunnel, which was beneath the amphitheater.		The tunnel used for the parade of beasts and [[Gladiator\|gladiators]] circled the arena, unlike the [[Colosseum\|Roman Colosseum]]'s tunnel, which was beneath the amphitheater.

	The basement and corridors accommodated both the gladiators and the animals, and included lifts that raised the traps into the arena's center.		The basement and corridors accommodated both the gladiators and the animals, and included lifts that raised the traps into the arena's center.

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	'''Learn about the Sanctuary of [[Apollo]] & the [[Cyrene Theatre\|Amphitheater of Cyrene]].'''		'''Learn about the Sanctuary of [[Apollo]] & the [[Cyrene Theatre\|Amphitheater of Cyrene]].'''

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	\|-\|The Temple of Apollo=		\|-\|The Temple of Apollo=
			[[File:DTAE - Sanctuary of Apollo closeup.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Sanctuary of Apollo, Archaelogical Site of Cyrene (Libya) / 2007]]
	The imposing temple was built on a natural cornice, stretching more than 200 meters in length and roughly 50 meters in width, and was surrounded by a vast Doric colonnade.		The imposing temple was built on a natural cornice, stretching more than 200 meters in length and roughly 50 meters in width, and was surrounded by a vast Doric colonnade.

	Sections uncovered by archaeologists indicate restorations to the columns were made between 115-116 CE.		Sections uncovered by archaeologists indicate restorations to the columns were made between 115-116 CE.

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	\|-\|The Altar=		\|-\|The Altar=
			[[File:DTAE - Sanctuary of Apollo Altar Drawing.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Sanctuary of Apollo, Cyrene [Detail] / 2016]]
	The altar was located in front of the temple. Both are estimated to be the same age, though restored at different times.		The altar was located in front of the temple. Both are estimated to be the same age, though restored at different times.

	Many bulls were sacrificed each year at the altar in honor of Apollo. The imprint in the stone of the ring used to strap the animals down is visible to this day.		Many bulls were sacrificed each year at the altar in honor of Apollo. The imprint in the stone of the ring used to strap the animals down is visible to this day.

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	\|-\|The Apollo Citharede=		\|-\|The Apollo Citharede=
	(Behind the Scenes)		[[File:DTAE - Statue of Apollo Citharede.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Apollo Citharede / Hellenistic Period]]
			(Behind the Scenes)<br><br>Carved during the Roman era, the Apollo Citharede was discovered near the temple. It is considered an important archeological find.
	Carved during the Roman era, the Apollo Citharede was discovered near the temple. It is considered an important archeological find.

	The statue of Apollo was in pieces when it was uncovered. Remarkably, most fragments were found and the restored statue is currently at the British Museum.		The statue of Apollo was in pieces when it was uncovered. Remarkably, most fragments were found and the restored statue is currently at the British Museum.

	The team extrapolated the statue's final look based on the current partial reconstruction, and placed it inside the temple to reflect the patron deity of the area.		The team extrapolated the statue's final look based on the current partial reconstruction, and placed it inside the temple to reflect the patron deity of the area.

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	\|-\|The Amphiteater of Cyrene=		\|-\|The Amphiteater of Cyrene=
			[[File:DTAE - Theater Mask.png\|thumb\|250px\|Theater Mask from Cyrenaica / Early Roman Empire]]
	The amphitheater of Cyrene is located on what is known as the Terrace of Myrtousa, next to the Sanctuary of Apollo.		The amphitheater of Cyrene is located on what is known as the Terrace of Myrtousa, next to the Sanctuary of Apollo.

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	Originally used as a stage, the theater became an amphitheater once the taste for Roman gladiatorial entertainment reached the city.		Originally used as a stage, the theater became an amphitheater once the taste for Roman gladiatorial entertainment reached the city.

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	\|-\|The Structure of the Amphitheater=		\|-\|The Structure of the Amphitheater=
			[[File:DTAE - Drawing of Cyrene Theater.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Sanctuary of Apollo, Cyrene [Detail] / 2016]]
	Entrances were placed at both ends of the amphitheater. A wall replaced the first two rows of bleachers as protection from the array of wild animals in the ring.		Entrances were placed at both ends of the amphitheater. A wall replaced the first two rows of bleachers as protection from the array of wild animals in the ring.

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	The basement and corridors accommodated both the gladiators and the animals, and included lifts that raised the traps into the arena's center.		The basement and corridors accommodated both the gladiators and the animals, and included lifts that raised the traps into the arena's center.

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	\|-\|Making it Circular=		\|-\|Making it Circular=

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	\|-\|The Sanctuary of Apollo=		\|-\|The Sanctuary of Apollo=
	The Sanctuary of Apollo sits on a prominent edge of the plateau of [[Cyrene]], overlooking the Mediterranean sea.		[[File:DTAE - Sanctuary of Apollo Archaelogical Site.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Sanctuary of Apollo, Archaelogical Site of Cyrene (Libya) / 2007]]
			The Sanctuary of Apollo sits on a prominent edge of the plateau of [[Cyrene]], overlooking the [[Mediterranean sea]].

	It could be accessed either by the road from [[Apollonia]], via the necropolis or by the sacred way, coming from the agora of the city.		It could be accessed either by the road from [[Apollonia]], via the necropolis or by the sacred way, coming from the agora of the city.

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	\|-\|Temples & Statues=		\|-\|Temples & Statues=
			[[File:DTAE - Figurine of Kourotrophic Isis.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Kourotrophic Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus child) [Terracotta from Cyrene] / 3rd Century BCE]]
	The abundance of temples and statues throughout the city reflect the various [[Greece\|Greco]]-[[Rome\|Roman]] and [[Egypt\|Egyptian]] cult influences over the centuries.		The abundance of temples and statues throughout the city reflect the various [[Greece\|Greco]]-[[Rome\|Roman]] and [[Egypt\|Egyptian]] cult influences over the centuries.

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	Numerous fountains were decorated to represent other gods, including the city's namesake, Cyrene.		Numerous fountains were decorated to represent other gods, including the city's namesake, Cyrene.

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	\|-\|The Fountain of Apollo=		\|-\|The Fountain of Apollo=
			[[File:DTAE - Fountain of Apollo Drawing.PNG\|thumb\|250px\|Sanctuary of Apollo, Cyrene [Detail] / 2016]]
	A vestibule known as a propylaeum marked its entrance and highlighted the fountain of Apollo.		A vestibule known as a propylaeum marked its entrance and highlighted the fountain of Apollo.

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	The sanctuary built in his honor was considered to be sacred.		The sanctuary built in his honor was considered to be sacred.

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	\|-\|The Temple of Apollo=		\|-\|The Temple of Apollo=

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'''Learn about the Sanctuary of [[Apollo]] & the [[Cyrene Theatre|Amphitheater of Cyrene]].'''

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|-|The Sanctuary of Apollo=
The Sanctuary of Apollo sits on a prominent edge of the plateau of [[Cyrene]], overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

It could be accessed either by the road from [[Apollonia]], via the necropolis or by the sacred way, coming from the agora of the city.

|-|Temples & Statues=
The abundance of temples and statues throughout the city reflect the various [[Greece|Greco]]-[[Rome|Roman]] and [[Egypt|Egyptian]] cult influences over the centuries.

Temples dedicated to Apollo, [[Cyrene (mythology)|Cyrene]] and [[Zeus]] stood alongside those of Ptolemaic gods such as [[Serapis]] and [[Iset]].

Numerous fountains were decorated to represent other gods, including the city's namesake, Cyrene.

|-|The Fountain of Apollo=
A vestibule known as a propylaeum marked its entrance and highlighted the fountain of Apollo.

God of the sun and of protection, Apollo was an important deity to both Greeks and Romans.

The sanctuary built in his honor was considered to be sacred.

|-|The Temple of Apollo=
The imposing temple was built on a natural cornice, stretching more than 200 meters in length and roughly 50 meters in width, and was surrounded by a vast Doric colonnade.

Sections uncovered by archaeologists indicate restorations to the columns were made between 115-116 CE.

|-|The Altar=
The altar was located in front of the temple. Both are estimated to be the same age, though restored at different times.

Many bulls were sacrificed each year at the altar in honor of Apollo. The imprint in the stone of the ring used to strap the animals down is visible to this day.

|-|The Apollo Citharede=
(Behind the Scenes)

Carved during the Roman era, the Apollo Citharede was discovered near the temple. It is considered an important archeological find.

The statue of Apollo was in pieces when it was uncovered. Remarkably, most fragments were found and the restored statue is currently at the British Museum.

The team extrapolated the statue's final look based on the current partial reconstruction, and placed it inside the temple to reflect the patron deity of the area.

|-|The Amphiteater of Cyrene=
The amphitheater of Cyrene is located on what is known as the Terrace of Myrtousa, next to the Sanctuary of Apollo.

It was built on top of the old theater in the 2nd century.

Originally used as a stage, the theater became an amphitheater once the taste for Roman gladiatorial entertainment reached the city.

|-|The Structure of the Amphitheater=
Entrances were placed at both ends of the amphitheater. A wall replaced the first two rows of bleachers as protection from the array of wild animals in the ring.

The tunnel used for the parade of beasts and gladiators circled the arena, unlike the [[Colosseum|Roman Colosseum]]'s tunnel, which was beneath the amphitheater.

The basement and corridors accommodated both the gladiators and the animals, and included lifts that raised the traps into the arena's center.

|-|Making it Circular=
(Behind the Scenes)<br><br>Since the original theater was close to the cliffside, the expansion didn't allow for a perfect circle. Instead, junctions of the semicircle formed the arena into an oval shape. This elliptical formation still ensured an excellent view from all angles.

The team decided to create a perfectly round theater for technical reasons, and used the structure of the Roman Theater as their reference.

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