Abstract
The two so-called naiskoi D and E are situated side by side north of the theatre at Aigeira. They have been excavated mainly in the 1970s and 1980s by the Austrian Archaeological Institute, however, they were only rudimentary studied. The architecture, building history and function of the building type ›naiskos‹, that is present by several buildings in the theatre area, as well as the development and role of the entire theatre ensemble was not yet clarified and is therefore in the focus of the current research project. As a basis for the present study of the two buildings D and E that were in use from Hellenistic to Roman times, new detailed plans were drawn. As first results, the relative chronology of the two buildings and in relation to the theatre could be determined. ›Naiskos‹ E is in close relation with the theatre building because of the use of the same measuring unit. It was built before ›Naiskos‹ D, from which it differs considerably in terms of building tech- nique, measuring unit, typology and interior layout. Those characteristics suggest design and construction of the two ›naiskoi‹ at a different point in time and by different people. Furthermore, due to its interior design, ›Naiskos‹ D is probably a building with multiple functions. The reason for the differences in the typology and function seem to be changing requirements to the architecture of the two buildings over the course of Hellenistic times. This indicates a possible changing role of the entire theatre ensemble.
Tanner, Alexandra