Ancient Roman Theater When the Romans weren’t enraptured by their gladiator duels or chariot racing, they had the dramatic arts to turn to.

An earthquake in Croatia led to the discovery of an ancient Roman theater in Sisak, according to officials. The theater's orchestra was found in the basement of the town hall during renovations.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.

An ancient Roman theater sat along a river in modern-day Croatia, slowly worn down by the elements and buried by newer construction. Its existence had long been forgotten — until an earthquake hit.