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The oldest theater in the world

A building that predates democracy

The oldest theater in the world
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19/11/2025 12:00 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Perched on the rugged slopes above the ancient Greek mining town of Thorikos, there is a remarkable theater that is one of the earliest architectural expressions of communal life in classical Greece. It was once the meeting point of an entire community, but now lies in ruins.

Archaeologists and historians have spent more than a century unraveling the layered story of the Theatre of Thorikos, and what they have found is truly fascinating. Intrigued? Click on to find out more about this incredibly old piece of architecture.

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