Plans to Unearth and Restore the Ancient Theater of Lefkada

Plans to Unearth and Restore the Ancient Theater of Lefkada

Manuel Santos Unveiled through years of archaeological efforts, the Ancient Theater of Lefkada represents a key chapter in the island’s history. The post Plans to Unearth and Restore the Ancient Theater of Lefkada appeared first on Argophilia.

Excavations in the ancient city of Léucade have brought to light the first theatre discovered in the Ionian Islands. This majestic monument, located in a privileged position, dominates the landscape of the ancient city and offers an exceptional testimony to the cultural and architectural splendor of the time. Founded at the end of the 7th century [...]

Ancient Lefkada, which was founded before the end of the 7th century BC by the sea rulers Corinthians at the northern end of the island, was a powerful city-state, which thanks to its strategic location, on the sea roads, the voyages to the north and west, as well as its port, is well known There was a great economic and cultural boom. The salvage excavations of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Aitoloakarnania and Lefkada, in the framework of publ…