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Ancient Odeon of Dion

·         The project "THE ODEON OF THE GREAT THERMAΕ OF DION: PROTECTION, CONSERVATION," of a total budget of € 828,520, was adopted by NSRF (National Strategic Reference Framework).

·         Works for the maintenance and enhancement of the Odeon, both inside and around the premises, began in July 2011:

1.       Fallen stones and bricks as well as dirt from the halls of the Odeon (1-11) and along the surrounding corridor (I-XI) were removed.

2.       The eastern and western outer staircase of the Odeon and the area south of the Odeon have been cleaned.

3.       The maintenance of the columns of the proscenium and the mapping of the eastern exterior wall of the Odeon have started.

§         In August 2011, excavations began in the Odeon area. The southern excavation revealed more and better the halls (with rubble) that were built at a time after the Odeon.

§         The maintenance of the four columns of the proscenium was also completed.

§         The maintenance of the rest of the architectural members (column bases and capitals) also started.

§         Works are still in progress.