The Stadium of Magnesia in modern-day Turkey was discovered in 2012.

Posted On April 8, 2022
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The stadium, aligned on the north-south axis, was erected between two hills. Fifty-two stairs had to be ascended to reach its highest level and it could accommodate 30 thousand spectators. The stadium was 189 meters long.”

At the base of the stairs, the archaeologists discovered 129 so-called tropaion reliefs, showing armors, shields, and helmets of the enemies, to symbolise triumphs and victories.

For more information: https://greekcitytimes.com/2022/04/02/an-amazing-before-and-after-of-an-ancient-greek-stadium-excavation/