The theater is dated from the 2nd century AD (Roman era) and was restored a century later. It is about 80 m wide and could hold some 9500 people. The stage building was destroyed by lightning at the beginning of the 20th century.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Sources: Websites of ‘kulturvarliklari.gov.tr’ & ‘turkeytravelplanner.com’
& Personal visits to Selge/Altınkaya (1992 – 2004) .