Odeion of Herodes Atticus - Roman Theater
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The principles of Roman theater construction were quite different from the Greek, as is exemplified in the Odeion of Herodes Atticus. The auditorium (cavea) was exactly semicircular, the side entrances were vaulted over, and the stage, which in the later period was increased in height, was backed by an elaborate stage wall (scenae frons) of several tiers.
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The 32 steeply raked rows of seating in the Odeion of Herodes Atticus (recently restored with a facing of white marble) could accommodate an audience of 5,000.
The structure, which was incorporated in the defenses of the medieval castle, is in such an excellent state of preservation that it is used during the Athens Festival every summer for dramatic performances and concerts by leading Greek and European artistes.
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