The theater’s location was identified in 1887 by archaeologist A. Milchhoefer.
Excavations were performed in 1888-1889 by the American School of Archeology under the archaeologist C.D.Buck, who revealed the temple of Pythian Apollo, buildings on the northeast side of the area, a semicircular monument for the donors, platforms for votives, reliefs and inscriptions, as well as the remains of the theater. These remains and especially the inscription reading “ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ ΤΟ ΠΥΘΙΟΝ” (The Pythion of Ikarians) at the threshold of the temple of Apollo led archaeologists to identify the location as the religious and administrative center of the ancient municipality of Ikaria.
In 1981 the American School of Archeology under archaeologist W.R.Biers conducted extensive cleaning works in the area.
In 2006, restoration work was completed in the semicircular monument of donors by the 2nd EPCA, and the monument was restored in all of its height
Ancient Theater of Ikaria in Attica
Theater
A limited number of building remains have survived within theater spaces due to subsequent interventions. The elongate orchestra is defined by a wall bent at the edges to the NE and by a series of six marble seats (proedria) to the SW.
There is complete photographic documentation in the archives of the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica.
Municipality of Dionysos in Attica
Not enough evidence to lead to dating
A limited number of building remains have survived within theater spaces due to subsequent interventions. The elongate orchestra is defined by a wall bent at the edges to the NE and by a series of six marble seats (proedria) to the SW. The tiers were probably made of wood and placed on a sloping ground. The cavea was destroyed by a road constructed in the 19th century.
A limited number of building remains have survived within theater spaces due to subsequent interventions.
The theater’s location was identified in 1887 by archaeologist A. Milchhoefer.
Excavations were performed in 1888-1889 by the American School of Archeology under the archaeologist C.D.Buck, who revealed the temple of Pythian Apollo, buildings on the northeast side of the area, a semicircular monument for choregoi, platforms for votives, reliefs and inscriptions, as well as the remains of the theater. These remains and especially the inscription reading “ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ ΤΟ ΠΥΘΙΟΝ” (The Pythion of Ikarians) at the threshold of the temple of Apollo led archaeologists to identify the location as the religious and administrative center of the ancient municipality of Ikaria.
In 1981 the American School of Archeology under archaeologist W.R. Biers conducted extensive cleaning works in the area.
In 2006, restoration work was completed in the semicircular monument for choregoi by the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica and the monument was restored in all of its height.
Occasional music events (upon authorization) take place. Visiting the area is possible by prior arrangement with the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica.
The monument is supervised by the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica., General Secretariat of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Sports.
The monument belongs to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture / Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica.
The monument belongs to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture / Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica.
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| Name | Date | Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|
| ΡΟΤΑΡΙΑΝΟΣ ΟΜΙΛΟΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ | 1.750.00 | |
| ΑΡΧΑΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΙΚΑΡΙΑΣ ΑΤΤΙΚΗΣ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΝΕΟΛΑΙΑΣ, ΑΘΛΗΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ "Ο ΘΕΣΠΙΣ" | 200.00 | |
| Diazoma Association | 1.399.69 | |
| ΣΥΝΤΟΝΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ | 1.300.00 | |
| ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣΤΗΣ ΑΘΑΝΑΣΙΟΣ ΚΙΝΗΣΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ | 215.00 | |
| 1ο ΑΡΣΑΚΕΙΟ ΤΟΣΙΤΣΕΙΟ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ ΕΚΑΛΗΣ | 100.00 | |
| Emmanouel Kokolakis | 100.00 | |
| Athanasios Kyriazopoulos | 100.00 | |
| DRYADES ASS. | 75.00 | |
| 3rd Gymnasium N.Smyrni | 70.00 | |
| A. Athanasiadou | 50.00 | |
| Magdalene Chartzanioti | 5.00 |
| Expenditure | Date | Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|
| ANCIENT THEATER IKARIAS ATTIKIS ΕΝΤΥΠΑ ΑΡΣΑΚΕΙΟΥ | 1.007.00 | |
| ANCIENT THEATER IKARIAS ATTIKIS ΕΞΟΔΑ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΑΡΣΑΚΕΙΟΥ ΥΠΕΡ ΤΟΥ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΥ ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ | 1.399.67 |
