In the Achaean capital, the Minister of Culture, after 3 years of restoration and promotion of the unique archaeological site. The excavations for restoration and highlighting of the excavated part under apartment buildings and buildings
A monument of the city, the like of which does not exist in any other city of Patras will be inaugurated on Thursday in Patras from Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni at 19.00. The Roman Stadiumafter about three years of restoration and enhancement work, is ready to open its doors.
The excavations of the Roman Stadium they had been started for years but not much progress had been made due to lack of resources. To continue excavations and work an amount close to 300,000 euros was required to proceed with the restoration and completion of the excavation of the excavated part, as the rest of the ancient infrastructure is under apartment buildings and buildings. THE financing of the work was done through the special Interreg Greek-Italian cooperation program and had a duration of 36 months.
Only the eastern side of the monument has been revealed, since apartment buildings and buildings have been erected to the west
Restoration work
The project implemented by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Achaia accounts and with self-reliance and the Roman Stadium of Patras is considered as one of the most important monuments of the region. The works carried out concern the structural restoration of the monument, the elaboration geotechnical research for the improvement of the soil, the resistance study of the slopes, the surface cleaninghim lighting of him in such a way as to highlight it, but also the creation of a sign and printed information material. The reason that the opening will take place in the afternoon has to do with the special lighting that has been installed to better highlight the monument.
The Roman Stadium is in front of him pedestrian street of Hephaestus, in one of the most beautiful districts and neighborhoods of Patras. With its operation the list of the city’s archaeological monuments is strengthenedwhile probably until the summer of 2024 the Ancient Roman Conservatory located a few meters away from the Stadium will be operating again.
The view of the archaeological site from the stairs of Patreos will be wonderful
With these two archaeological sites, it is expected that the tourist potential of the city will be significantly strengthened, as long as the function is accompanied by the appropriate promotional activities.
More generally, the whole area acquires a new look and changes character, since in addition to highlighting the archaeological sites, the reconstruction of the Upper Town will soon be completed, the reconstruction of the Lower Town is in progress, while the repair work on the four historic stairs of Patras is progressing at a satisfactory pace. They are located near the archaeological sites two scales where work is being carried out on Patreos and Gerokostopoulou streets. All of the above is clear that they will create new, more attractive, perspectives for the city, which motivate tourists to visit.
A few words about the monument
The Roman Stadium of Patras, many times also called Amphitheater-stadium or Theatre, are ruins of the Roman stadium of Roman Patras.
Is located in today’s city center below the Roman Conservatory, which is also preserved, and occupies a large area under apartment buildings and other buildings, while part of it, the eastern side, has been uncovered. The stadium was preserved until 1870 when houses were built on top of it to be revealed again in the 90s.
Above the Roman Stadium stands the iconic pine tree of Patras
The stadium from the archaeological investigations seems to have been founded during the reign of Domitian around 80-90 BC. it is said to have been a gift from the emperor to the city to celebrate 100 years since the establishment of a Roman colony in it.
At the stadium sports competitions were held in Caesarea, where athletes from all over Greece participated. Inscriptions have been found in many regions of Greece for athletes who won the games.
Part of the Caesarea, apart from the competitions, were theatrical and musical performances. From mosaics and statues it is confirmed that in Roman Patras, gladiatorial contests took place and it is most likely that they took place in the stadium.
Source :Skai
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