The ruins of the ancient city of Salamis in North Cyprus, which was founded towards the end of the Bronze Age. The city was destroyed by several earthquakes, it is mainly built out of stone. In the foreground is the theatre and in the distance is the agora. The theatre comprises the stage building, the orchestra, and seating arrangements for an audience of 15 thousand people. The stage building had a twofold function: it was used as a dressing room by the actors and it provided the stage with a background.