ENTRY TYPE
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SUMMARY
The Theatre Street extends from the north-east corner of the square in front of the theatre to the so-called Coressian gate, in a S-N direction. In Antiquity it was called "plateia in Corressus". It was a paved street with porticos and shops along both sides which testify its commercial importance during both the Hellenistic and Roman periods. During the Late Antiquity and despite the damage of the porticos it retained its role as Ephesus’ main road. An excavation, conservation and restoration program of the street’s surrounding area is in progress today, aiming at the site’s tourist development. |
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