The work is starting to recover 2 thousand 200 years in the ancient Assos city, located in the border of the village of Behramkale village of Ayvacık district of çanakkale.
Assos, founded in front of Midilli Island, has organized many societies for hundreds of years. Excavation took place for many years
Aristotle, the famous philosopher of the era, established a philosophical school, also conducted an important research on animal, biological and botanical, and excavations in the old city, protected by wall walls, supported by round and square towers.
Athena temple in the old city of the theater, Agora (Square), Parliament building, port, Necropolis (cemetery area) and gymnastics (sports area) from gymnastics (sports area) are called one of the oldest dor (one of the most popular order of Roman architecture) built in ancient times. Assos, an important port city, has long been made by Turkish scientists in the 44th season work.
Çanakkale onsekiz Mart Head of Department of Human and Social Sciences and Assos Ex excavation department. Dr. Nurettin Arslan, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Support and the main sponsorship of ̇çdaş said they continued to excavate. Arslan reminded that one of the most impressive structures of the city is the theater. It is said that the theater restoration project prepared by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has reached the final stage. Dr. Arslan, “After receiving the approval from authorized organizations, the theater may be restored this year. After this recovery, it is probably one of the most important destinations of çanakkale and our country, will hold theater shows and concerts in the summer months,” he said.
“Recovery is planned to be implemented this year”
Nurettin Arslan, Assos Theater, the blue waters of the Aegean Sea and the mountains of Midilli mountains are providing an extraordinary landscape for the audience: “The theater's recovery project and then the application project for the future of the inheritance project is planned to implement this year.
Arslan said the theater was one of the oldest Greek theaters in Anatolia, “it is a noticeable example of the theater architecture about the construction day and the location of the building,” he said. Arslan recalled that concerts and similar activities were held in the theater over the years and emphasized that it is important that the structure has been restored and become original in ancient times. Arslan added that this area will become an important event center with its visual impact and ability to be about 5 thousand people.
Assos Theater
In the ancient city of Assos, this is a typical Greek theater with its horseshoe plan based on the slope of the natural rock in the south of Agora. The theater, built in the late 4th century BC, continues to be used by making some additional number in the Roman period. During the Roman period, the railing was added to the theater, with the first row of seats cut to protect the audience by the gladiator and animal struggles. In the Roman Empire, some sitting charts are booking for professional associations such as stone operators, blacksmiths and leather activities in the city. In addition to professional associations, one of the highest seats is left for the use of Serapis members (Egyptian god). In the south of the orchestra (Proskene) is a two -stage building. In the theater, only half of Proskene's front column is made of marble, while other parts are made of Andesite. In the theater, the missing parts were completed in the restoring works of the 1990s.
