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Creation Year
1978
Image ID
DH.065
Subcollection
DH: Delphi
Abstract
The proedria, or "front seats," were the only ones at the stadium to be constructed with backs. As the name implies, these were reserved for the judges of whatever competition was being held, although in general they could be used for important attendees as well.
Description
View of the proedria, or "front seats," on the north side of the stadium. These were a group of special backed seats reserved for competition judges or special guests. Proedria were a common feature of Greek stadiums and theaters, customarily built with backs and situated near the front row. This view also shows the 12 rows of seats on the northern side, twice as large as the south side. The stadium itself dates from the 5th century BCE, but was heavily renovated by Roman aristocrat Herodus Atticus in the 2nd century CE. It had capacity to seat up to 7000 spectators, and is the best preserved ancient stadium in Greece.
Image Notes
Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Stadium: Proedria (Judges seats).
Image Format
35 mm slide
Geographic Reference
Delfoi, Greece
Keywords
Stone, Proedria, Seats, Stadium, Herodus Atticus, Fifth Century BC, Archaic Period, Stadium of Herodus Atticus
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