Ancient auditorium discovered in the gymnasium of Agrigento

Archaeologists have made two extraordinary discoveries in the Italian town of Agrigento on Sicily's southwest coast. During excavations undertaken in March 2025, an international team of researchers led by Professor Monika Trümper and Dr. Thomas Lappi from Freie Universität Berlin uncovered an ancient auditorium that offers unique insight into the education of young citizens of the ancient city. This auditorium, which forms part of an impressive gymnasium, illustrates the importance attached to both intellectual and athletic training during this period.