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Archaeological restoration of ancient Greek theatres

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Archaeological restoration projects are underway at ancient theatre sites in Greece. In Nicopolis, the Greek Ministry of Culture has initiated the third phase of restoration for the Great Theatre. This stage focuses on the lower cavea and includes the installation of 167 new limestone seats, reconstruction of staircase steps, and the placement of marble slabs in the orchestra. The project, funded by the ‘Epirus 2021-2027’ program, aims to improve site management and accessibility while using reversible techniques to distinguish new materials from ancient ones. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni noted the theatre is a “central pillar” in a broader plan to promote the archaeological site, which includes restoring the stage building and creating accessibility infrastructure. The Ancient Theatre of Stratos has officially reopened to the public on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following the completion of its restoration, stabilization, ‘Stabilization, Restoration, and enhancement Enhancement of the Stratos Theatre’ project. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, was attended by Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni and the Governor of Western Greece, Nektarios Farmakis. Implemented by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Aetolia-Acarnania and Lefkada, the project was funded by the Region of Western Greece through the ‘Western Greece 2014–2020’ Operational Program, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and national resources. The Municipality Governor Farmakis stated that this project completes a cycle of Agrinio also funded cultural revitalization in the initial study. The works aim to protect Aetolia-Acarnania region, following similar interventions at the monument from decay and highlight its historical significance as a key site of ancient Stratos, the former capital theatres of the Acarnanian League, making it accessible for tourism, education, Pleura and local cultural life. Oiniodas, with total regional investment for the three sites exceeding €3.2 million.

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