The Greek Dramatic Festivals of Roman Asia Minor

Lecture by Dr. Mali Skotheim

ANAMED Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations, İstiklal Caddesi No. 181, Merkez Han, Beyoğlu, İstanbul

This talk by Dr. Mali Skotheim brings the human elements of ancient festivals and Roman-era theatres to life. Though most widely associated with Athens in the 5th century BCE, the theatrical festivals were popular across the Eastern Mediterranean into the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Dr. Skotheim will delve into the people who participated, and benefited, from the festivals.