According to legend the city of Aspendos was founded by colonists from Argos returning from the Trojan war. The first confirmed reference is in Hittite writings of 800 BC. In the 5th and 4th centuries the city was one of the few in the region to mint silver coins. The city reached its zenith during the Roman era.
The theatre was constructed during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century AD by the Roman architect Zeno. It could accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. Latin engravings state the theatre was offered to the emperor and the gods.
The acoustics are perfect. This is our tour guide singing. You could hear her through out the whole amphitheater.
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