Plovdiv Roman theatre Plovdiv Roman theatre The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (; , "Plovdivski antichen teatar") is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of the 1st century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use. The theatre is located in the Old town of Plovdiv, in the saddle between Dzhambaz and Taksim hills. The spectator seats are orientated to the south, towards the ancient city in the lowland and the Rhodope Mountains. In
Plovdiv the year. Mists are common in the cooler months, especially along the banks of the Maritsa. On average there are 33 days with mist during the year. The history of Plovdiv spans more than eight millennia. Numerous nations have left their traces on the cultural layers of the city. The earliest signs of habitation on the territory of Plovdiv date as far back as the 6th millennium BCE. Plovdiv has settlement traces including necropolises dating from the Neolithic era, roughly 6000–5000 BCE, like the mounds Yasa Tepe 1 in Philipovo district and Yasa Tepe 2 in Lauta park. Archaeologists have