The construction of the Marmionda Castle dates back to the 12th century, shortly after the beginning of the invasion of Al-Andalus by the Almohads (1147), who ended the Almoravid empire. In 1167, it was conquered by the Christian king of León, Fernando II, who handed it over to the Order of the Temple. Almost thirty years later, in 1196, it was recaptured by the Almohads. In 1213, it was definitively reconquered by Alfonso IX of León, who gave it to the Order of San Julian del Pereiro, later known as the Order of Alcántara.
From Visigothic times to the Middle Ages, there was no better defensive element for the inhabitants of the Alagón Valley than this castle. It was a strategically well-positioned fortress, south of Coria and on the way to Cáceres, with a prior passage through the Tajo River valley. Throughout its history, various reforms took place, with the 16th century being the last of some importance. It was abandoned from the second half of the 17th century.
It is of a square base and consists of the following elements: a pair of circular towers, the keep on the northeast side, and a second tower on the northwest side that was recently reconstructed and restored but whose aesthetics disrupt the overall harmony of the ensemble; large walls (curtains) crowned with crenellations with pyramidal tops; a barbican in front of the wall; an extensive courtyard; and a large cistern.
The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.
The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.
Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.