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The earthquakes of the fourth century caused floods in the Agoras
of the city. Because the usage of the northern Agoras caused some problems, the
city decided to construct a new Agora. A new market place surrounded with
pillars was set up in front of the theater. As a result of an inscription that
was found there, this place was called Tetrastoon, a place of which all four
sides were surrounded with galleries of pillars. A round well was located in the
middle of courtyard of the square building covered with stones. A round sun
clock was on the covering on this stone. The scripts on the covering were
referencing places for vendors who came to this market place. Because the
capabilities and dimensions of the Tetrastoons were not able to cope with the
economic potential of the city, a basilica shaped hall was constructed to the
south, between the. Tetrastoon and the east-west road. The arched
roof and the marble covered floor of this structure connected the road with the
Tetrastoon. Boutiques were on both sides of this passage. On the basis of the
Emperor statues, this part was named Emperor hall. Frescoes of people and
animals, typical products of the Aphrodisias sculptor school are on the entrance
side. A part of the gray blue pillars was renovated and brought back to its
original place.
The building situated south of the theater and right east of the
Emperor's hall is the theater bath. The excavations of the bath are not yet
concluded. The Apoditerium (change area), the dome roof Caldarium (warm part)
and the Sudatorium (perspiration area) are already uncovered, the other units
still wait for the excavations.
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