Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman theatre in Spain
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Archaeologists in Antequera, Spain, recently unearthed a portion of the middle seating area of a Roman theatre during the first excavations at the site in 35 years.
The theatre, located at the site of the ancient settlement of Singilia Barba, measures approximately 52 meters in diameter. Researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid reported that the discovered sections of the theatre are remarkably well-preserved, especially the upper levels which often suffer more damage from collapse and material reuse.
The site of Singilia Barba, now known as Cortijo del Castillón, sits seven kilometers northwest of Antequera near the Guadalhorce River. Evidence suggests the settlement originated with the Turduli people around the third century BC before becoming integrated into the Roman sphere. The current work represents the first phase of a larger research project intended to fully understand the theatre’s layout, history, and development.
The Junta de Andalucía authorized the excavations and provided funding through a project called ‘Redescubriendo Singilia Barba,’ a collaboration between the Community of Madrid and the Complutense University. Manuel Romero Pérez directed the work, assisted by researchers Sergio España Chamorro and Luis Romero Novella, along with the Antequera City Council. Future excavation campaigns will continue to investigate the site.
