The theatre was 30 meters in diameter and had 20 sides, giving it the appearance of being round. The building was identical to that of their former theatre as well as the bear garden next door. It could hold up to 10,000 people. The theatre at Epidaurus was one of the most important cultural sites in ancient Greece. Built around 350 BC, it was used for plays and musical performances until it was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 49. Today, only the foundations remain. The theatre at Epidaurus was famous for its sculpture. The artists who created the sculptures were from many different countries including Rome, France, and even Egypt. There are figures standing up to 3 meters high scattered throughout the site. Some of the more famous ones include a Roman soldier, a Satyr (a half man, half goat), and a Nile crocodile. In addition to these animals, there are also representations of birds such as cranes, herons, and ducks. These were all placed here as a tribute to Zeus, the king of the gods. He was the one who brought them to Epidaurus in the first place so they could be kept as pets in his palace.