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Tetrastoon And Theater Bath
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 strucÂture connected the road with the Tetrastoon. |
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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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