Ancient Greek inscriptions on stone benches show that it was likely built between the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C.E., making it the oldest gymnasium auditorium of its kind that’s ever been found.

The discovery, which is part of a vast and monumental Greek gymnasium, confirms the high degree of sophistication reached in the comprehensive education of young citizens in the ancient city of ...

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.

The lecture hall of an "impressive high school" from an ancient Greek settlement was recently uncovered in Italy – with the discovery highlighting the similarities between ancient and modern ...

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.

Ancient Greek lecture hall from 2nd century BC discovered as part of a gymnasium in Agrigento, Sicily, combining physical and intellectual education.