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SALAMIS: The ancient Theatre was excavated early in 1960 by the Dept. of Antiquities, Cyprus. It is the largest theatre so far found in Cuprus, befitting the importance and splendour of ancient Salamis, the diameter of the semi-circular orchestra is about 90 feet (27.5 m.). The lenght of the diameter being the criterion for the size of the theatre, it may therefore be one of the largest ever found in other ancient countries of the mediterranean. The auditorium is estimated to accommodate about 20,000 spectators.