Ancient theater from Roman times was discovered in Volterra, Italy

Italian archaeologists have discovered a Roman ancient theater in the outskirts of Volterra, Tuscany, Central Italy.

Ancient Roman theater from the 1st century AD in Italy

This 80-meter and 60-meter-wide, theater -sized theater is located many meters deep in a city gate leading into the ancient Volterra center - a famous place with many monuments dating back to Roman times and given is of great cultural and historical value.

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Ancient theater area from the Roman era was discovered in Volterra.(Source: Corriere della Sera)

Archaeologists in Italy say that this theater may have been completed in the first century AD and is one of the many ancient Greek- style theaters in this region.

The newly discovered theater is located several hundred meters from the old theater in Volterra , and is believed to be able to help historians rewrite Volterra's history.

In a statement issued on August 7, the Tuscany cultural and heritage agency said that, until now, Volterra is still considered one of the most important cities in Etrusco's time and only one dollar. secondary market under Roman times.

However, with this discovery, Volterra could be considered an important city in Roman times.

This ancient theater was discovered by accident when scientists were renovating an ancient tower in the periphery of Volterra.

Currently, scientists are expanding the area to be revealed and predict that there will be many more surprising discoveries beneath the soil layers.