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How many people could the Theater of Dionysus hold and how might its shape help a large audience?

Number of audience members:

- Around 15,000 spectators, according to estimates

How its shape aids a large audience:

- Amphitheater design with concentric semi-circular rows of seating

- Rising, stepped seats providing unobstructed sightlines

- Natural sloping hillside used for the seating arrangements

- Excellent acoustics due to its open-air design

These features allowed attendees, even those positioned furthest from the stage, to clearly see, hear, and participate in theatrical performances and other events held in the theater.

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