The scene takes place with the backdrop as the royal palace megaron in Thebes (A) In the year 496?-406 B.C.E. (conforming to the traditional dramatic principle of unity of place). The palace room's side walls were built with small stones, the floors are well-made with tiles, the furnishings are a hearth (fireplace), columns, benches, and pottery vases were placed strategically around the room. Torches were used as sconces to light the room. There is a large bay window behind the thronos (an elegant seat with a curved backrest and legs designated for deities or individuals of high status or honor, although not a true "throne"), which was made with precious woods, ornamented with inlay, metal fittings, ivory, and silver and gold leaf. The lights
