Delphi, Greece: Ancient Theater

When it came to theatrical productions in ancient Greece, this venue was something like playing the Palace. After all, it was located above the Temple of Apollo, a very important area in its own right. 

Even better, it was placed on the side of a mountain with a positively breathtaking view of the area. No wonder there was room for 5,000 people. I wonder where they all parked. Construction supposedly took place around 270 BCE, with some work done in 160 BCE.  

Yes, there was theater here, but also some musical performances and poetry readings. Artists came from all over Greece for the chance to perform here. Even better, the area is extremely well preserved. You can actually sit in the theater all of these years later, and know what it must have been like more than 2,000 years ago.  

This was discovered around 1900, and the work on restoring the area continues. In other words, scientists are more interested in preserving what they've found in that area rather than digging up new places.