The discovery not only fits into the knowledge of the ancient Greek education system, but also proved the historic role of agricance as an important center of the Western Mediterranean culture.
The international team of researchers from the Free University of Berlin has discovered the most ancient semicircular Greek class in the world. He was found in the city of the agrash south of Sicily, according to the Free University of Berlin.
The found semicircular building with amphitherapy of chairs is part of the great ancient gymnasium -the center of education, which combines physical training and intellectual development. The audience, containing up to 200 people, from the II century BC.
Find is an eight -speed semicircular hall with a central space for presentations – an element that emphasizes the importance of rhetoric, public speech and discussion in the Greek education system.
Photo: Fu Berlin, Institute Für Klassische Archäologie
Blocks with a mention of gymnasarch
In the middle of the structure, archaeologists also found two lime blocks with red paint inscriptions, mentioned by Gimnasarch, the head of the gymnasium, and described the rebuilding project funded by a local citizen in honor of the gods of Hermes and Hercules. An additional search dates from the 1st century BC.
The special importance of the discovery also lies in the fact that it shows a long -term care of the Greek educational tradition, even after the city’s transition to control of the Roman Empire.
The archaeologist’s team plans to continue digging in 2026 to identify additional areas for training and new inscriptions that can be lightweight in the day -to -day life of Agrideo residents in ancient times.
We reminded, earlier it was reported that Macedonia archaeologists had found a 2500 -year -old city.
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