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81 Artists Paint Düzce’s Ancient Konuralp Theatre
Eighty-one artists painted Konuralp Ancient Theatre during a festival visit to Düzce, Türkiye.
The artists came from 16 countries, including 43 from abroad, and took part in the second Akçakoca International Watercolor Festival.
The theatre is about 2,000 years old and is part of the ancient city of Konuralp.
After archaeological excavations, the theatre is preparing for restoration.
Artists made outdoor paintings at different points in the ancient city and on the theatre terrace.
Their paintings will be shared online, helping promote Düzce to international audiences.
The festival aims to showcase Düzce’s historic and tourist sites, and no further steps were specified.
Eighty-one painters from 16 countries painted Düzce’s ancient Konuralp Theatre during the Akçakoca International Watercolor Festival.
The artists visited the ancient site and made outdoor paintings at several locations, including the theatre terrace.
The festival was organized for the second time by the Akçakoca Tourism Promotion Association under the theme “Cultures Meet.”
The works are to be shared through the artists’ social media accounts and websites, helping promote Düzce internationally.
The theatre is about 2,000 years old and is being prepared for restoration after excavation work.
- Who
- Eighty-one painters, including 43 from abroad, took part.
- What
- They painted the ancient Konuralp Theatre and other parts of the site.
- When
- During the second Akçakoca International Watercolor Festival; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- Konuralp Ancient City and its theatre in Düzce, Türkiye.
- Why
- The festival aimed to help promote Düzce’s notable destinations and share the site with international audiences.
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The ancient theatre was being prepared for restoration.
Artists visited Konuralp Ancient City and painted at the site, including on the theatre terrace.
- Participants
- 81 painters
- Countries represented
- 16
- Foreign participants
- 43 painters
- Site age
- About 2,000 years
- Festival
- Second Akçakoca International Watercolor Festival
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