Ancient theatre of Phthiotidai Thebes _ survaying an ongoing archaeological excavation

During June 2023 we were called by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Magnesia to assist with survaying the ongoing excavation of the ancient theatre of Phthiotidai Thebes. Using drone and handheld camera imagery we applied photogrammetry procedures to produce a series of geolocated 3d models for parts of the excavation. Further processing these data, we worked on a series of technical drawings that document in detail the current status of the archaeological excavation.

right "parodos" _ 3d mesh and elevations

The Theatre of Phthiotidai Thebes, which has not yet been fully excavated, is located on the east side of the ancient town of Phthiotidai Thebes, on the north natural slope of the “Kastro” hill, east of the modern village of Mikrothives and 4 km south of the modern Municipality of Nea Anchialos and the Pagasetic Gulf.

The Theatre of Phthiotidai Thebes is Hellenistic. There was also a Roman phase, however, when large-scale interventions were carried out to turn the Theatre into an arena. There may also have been an earlier phase dated to the late 4th c. BC, as indicated by the presence of coins, stratified pottery and a section of a limestone column.

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