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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 earthquake. 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 and musical productions and for the assemblies of the council. |
