Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes

Ancient Roman theater discovered beneath town hall thanks to massive earthquakes

An earthquake in Croatia led to a chain of events that helped archaeologists recently discover an ancient Roman theater, officials say.Croatia’s Ministry of Culture and Media announced the find – which was uncovered in the city of Sisak – in a press release in April.The Roman theater, also known as an odeon, was found during the renovation of Sisak's town hall on a street called – unsurprisingly – Roman Street. HISTORIC MARYLAND CHURCH OPENS DOO…

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An earthquake in Croatia led to a chain of events that helped archaeologists recently discover an ancient Roman theater, officials say. Croatia’s Ministry of Culture and Media announced the find – which was uncovered in the city of Sisak – in a press release in April. The Roman theater, also known as an odeon, was found during the renovation of Sisak’s town hall on a street called – unsurprisingly – Roman Street.  HISTORIC MARYLAND CHURCH OPENS …