Dodona Theatre Acropolis
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇬🇷 Epirus, Dodona, Greece
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About Dodona Theatre Acropolis
Dodona Theatre Acropolis in Epirus, Dodona, Greece is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 39.5460N 20.7870E controls access to Epirus resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Epirus, Dodona, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1969 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Dodona Theatre Acropolis main structure
c. 1949
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1964–2009
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Dodona Theatre Acropolis) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
39.5460° N · 20.7870° E · 423 m · 3 mapped features
Dodona Theatre Acropolis — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
39.5468° N · 20.7879° EDodona Theatre Acropolis — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
39.5450° N · 20.7863° EDodona Theatre Acropolis — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
39.5475° N · 20.7882° E