Pedestal, Roman Theatre, Kom El Deka, Alexandria, Egypt

Stone pedestal with Greek graffiti of chariot race winners, at the entrance to the theatre, built 4th century AD in white marble, at Kom El Deka, or Kom el-Dikka, an archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, formerly a Roman residential area with late imperial villas, baths, a theatre and auditoria. The theatre was originally used for music concerts and was renovated in the 6th century. It is the only Roman theatre in Egypt. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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