Ancient Greek theatre of Morgantina

The theatre features a semicircular auditorium divided into six sections, built from local limestone blocks with a maximum diameter of 57.7 meters.

The theatre was constructed in the middle of the third century BCE during the reign of Hiero II of Syracuse, replacing an earlier structure.

The structure incorporated an ima cavea with sixteen rows of seats and a summa cavea earthen embankment, accommodating 5000 spectators for performances.

The archaeological site contains numerous restored sections completed between 1963 and 2006, including consolidation work on the south analemma.

The northern retaining wall required reconstruction in 1963 with an additional internal support structure to manage earth pressure effectively.

Location: Aidone

GPS coordinates: 37.43007,14.47938

Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:46