Restoration of the Hellenistic Roman Theater Frescoes in Nocera Superiore

At the Hellenistic Roman Theater of Nocera Superiore, restoration works have begun on the frescoes that decorated the parodoi, the lateral corridors leading to the orchestra, located on both sides of the stage. The frescoes belong to the Pompeian Third Style and are attributable to the refurbishment that affected the entire Nucerian monument between the age of Augustus and the beginning of the Tiberian era. The restoration represents the second phase of the works directed by the Superintendence of Archeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape of Salerno and Avellino, which began with the recovery and reclamation of the area in front of the Theater, previously occupied by old containers used as storage. "The delicate conservative intervention," states Superintendent Raffaella Bonaudo, "was designed with the valuable collaboration of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and is coordinated on-site by Dr. Teresa Argento and Dr. Paola Sabbatucci, restoration officials of the Park. After the restoration, the arrangement of the visitation paths is planned, which will finally allow the reopening of the Theater to the public." The return of this important archaeological area to the community of Nocera is a goal strongly sought also by the municipal administration of Nocera Superiore, which supports the Superintendence in the path undertaken for the valorization of Nuceria's rich archaeological heritage. "It is a joy to have contributed to returning to Humanity and our communities an area of such value," adds Mayor Giovanni Maria Cuofano, "In the face of the risk of memory oblivion, thanks to the work of loyal collaboration with the Superintendence of Salerno together with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, activities have been initiated that will allow the Hellenistic Roman Theater of Pareti to become one of the main attractions for the City of Nocera Superiore, for the Sarno Valley, and for the entire region. A place of knowledge and events but also of economic opportunity."