Maroneia theatre: archaeological council backs reuse studies
Plans cover rainwater protection, lighting and an increase to around 750 seats. The council’s opinion concerns the studies.
Greece’s Central Archaeological Council unanimously issued a favourable opinion on studies for the architectural presentation, rainwater management and lighting of Maroneia’s ancient theatre, the Culture Ministry announced on November 11. This marks a new stage in planning the monument’s protection and functional reuse.
Planned interventions include restoring the orchestra to the level of the Roman arena and revising a proposal for a reversible extension of the upper seating area. Wooden seats would be mounted on a demountable steel structure, arranged in line with the ancient seating.
The ministry says the theatre can currently accommodate around 350 spectators. The planned extension would bring total capacity to about 750. That larger figure is a planning target, rather than existing capacity or an announcement that performances are starting.
Surface water management is important for conserving the site, where a stream and earlier ground alterations have affected the hillside and seating area. The plans combine drainage, functional lighting for safe visitor movement and display of significant architectural elements. The announcement does not specify a completion date for all the interventions.
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