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Restoration Works on Ancient Theatre of Sikyon

The Hellenistic theatre at Sicyon was built between 303 and 251 BC and was altered at least twice by the Romans. The scene building was expanded in the 1st century and the stage was altered in the late Roman period. With a seating area estimated at 122 meters wide and 58 meters deep, it is [...]

Temple of Apollo Illuminated

The Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth will be illuminated from Jan. 26. For many years it remained  in the dark, even though it is one of the most important monuments in the region. In the summer of 2012, the 17th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities conducted a study on the temple’s illumination. In [...]