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Which ancient Greek theatre was built on the flat surface? (not on the slope)

in Athens
in Delphi
in Olympia
there was no such theatre
All Greek theatres were built on the slopes of a hill. It was not until the Romans invented concrete, when the construction of tall theatres on flat surfaces (such as the Colosseum) became possible.
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in Athens
in Delphi
in Olympia
there was no such theatre
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