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Odeon (Bouleuterion)

Odeon - Ephesus
It is the small theatre in Ephesus, where state affairs and concerts were held. It was constructed in the 2nd century A.D by the order of Publius Vedius Antonius and his wife Flavia paiana, two wealthy citizens in Ephesus.

It has a capacity of 1450 people, and it was used mainly for the city council meetings. It has 3 doors opening from the stage to the podium. The podium is narrow and one meter higher than the orchestra section, which is next to the podium. The Odeon used to be enclosed with a wooden roof.

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