The renovation focuses on the southern façade and the infrastructure chambers behind it, collectively known as the Southern Analemma. These repairs aim to secure Marble Street, which runs in front of the theater, and to reopen the stairs (coded as S1) on the southern part of the western façade to enhance visitor safety.
Symmetrically opposite this staircase, another staircase, coded as N1, is located at the North entrance. Repairs have also been carried out in this area to ensure visitor safety and maintain wall integrity.
The relevant projects were approved by the İzmir II. Cultural and Natural Heritage Preservation Board in 2009 and 2010, and work commenced accordingly.
In 2006, the protection, repair, and reuse project for the Ephesus Great Theater was initiated to address structural issues and misuse, which had led to its closure for events. The project was defined with two main objectives: preservation and sustainable reuse.
Following the completion of the necessary repairs, restoration, and preservation efforts, the theater has reopened for events, ensuring no harm to its structure.
