Key Information
Foundations and Upper Diazoma
Learning Point
- The Great Theatre of Ephesus was likely the place that early Christian companions of the apostle Paul were taken to in the book of Acts. It was designed to hold as many as 25,000 people, but was damaged by a number of earthquakes that left it in the condition we see it today.
Project
- Learn what the Great Theatre looks like
- Block out the layout of the theatre
- Build the outer wall to the height of the first walkway (Diazoma)
- Overview
Measurements
The area needed is 142 blocks by around 100 blocks.
Cavea
(Seating area)
142 blocks wide (circular)
30 blocks high
Suggested blocks:
Quartz bricks blocks, Quarts bricks slabs
Orchestra
(Area in front of Stage)
26 blocks wide (circular)
20 blocks deep
Suggested blocks:
Quartz bricks blocks, Quarts bricks slabs
Stage
6 blocks wide
2 blocks deep
Suggested blocks:
Wool
Stage Building
40 blocks wide
18 blocks deep
20 blocks high
Suggested blocks:
Wool
Upper Diazoma
(Upper Walkway)
Average of 4 blocks wide
Suggested blocks:
Quartz bricks blocks
For using the Oranj Cone Generator, set it to 142 wide and deep, 60 height and 6 thickness.
Build the first layer only.
Media
Fun Facts
- Learn what the Great Theatre looks like
- Block out the layout of the theatre
- Build the outer wall to the height of the first walkway (Diazoma)
Past Lessons
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