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Ancient Theater of Thorikos

·         The project “Fortification, Restoration and Enhancement of the Ancient Theatre of Thorikos" has been implemented since 2007 (ex post follow and direct labor) by the Directorate of Ancient Monuments Restoration, funded by the Archaeological Resources and Expropriations Fund (AREF) with € 500,000 euro (decision ADMIN/B/6041/A/07.6.07.2007).

·         Under this program, the restoration of part of the western and central tier of the theater has been completed.

·         These works are related to restorations, fillings and renovations of seats, reinforcements of their sub-base and limited fillings with new material extracted from a nearby quarry.

·         Works will immediately begin to protect the retaining wall of the orchestra, which shows deformations and loosening of the structural material. This operation involves the construction of micropiles to secure the retaining wall from earthquakes and landslides and its grouting in order to acquire strength in all of its parts and not fail in case of slipping.

·         The remaining funds amounting to € 280,000 will be used to complete the restoration of the lower part of the theater’s auditorium and its retaining walls.