The remains of an ancient theatre were found during excavations at Tantura, near the Biblical site of Dor, it was revealed today. Part of a wall and large blocks unearthed belong to a semi-circular structure. Some archeologists believe the theatre dates back to the Graeco-Syrian era.
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