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The Odeon
The Odeon, which is
between the Aphrodite temple and the Agora, was built in the second Century.
 In
the forth century, the upper part of the present seat row was destroyed by an
earthÂquake. This earthquake caused several floods in the city. To protect the
foundation from the damages in the Odeon, the lower two series were dismantled
and the water was led there. Together with the upper seat rows, the Odeon had a
capacity for thousand of people. The roof was coated with wood and bricks.
Numerous monuments were situated in the niches of the three-storied arena. The
hall with the Porticos, which led to the north Agora behind the stage, was
decorated with statues as well.
In the antique times, Odeons were used for concerts,
dances, pantomimes. rhetoric, poem Âand musical productions and for the
assemblies of the council.
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