Nestled in the heart of Mandeure, France, lies the grand Mandeure Roman Theatre, a relic of the Roman Empire erected in the 1st century in the ancient city of Epomanduodurum. Classified as a historic monument in 1964, it boasts a diameter of 150 meters, marking it as the largest known Gallo-Roman theatre in France. Unveiled in 1819, excavations took place in 1820 and again from 1946. Recent excavations have revealed the existence of a continuous closure over its entire diametrical facade, which was previously thought to be missing.
This theatre forms part of a larger religious complex called the clos du château. The theatre's preservation is remarkable, yet educational resources are currently lacking. Plans are underway to construct a pavilion for reception and exhibition, which will house a circulation gallery and an educational garden. While the theatre is open to the public, visitors can explore its three levels of decoration and its extensive maze of stairs and corridors.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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