Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Located on the western end of the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. An odeon (or odeum) is any type of small theater and Herodes Atticus (Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes, c. 101 - c. 177) was a wealthy Greek patron of the arts who used his fortune to build public projects in various Greek cities, especially Athens. He build this odeon in honor of his wife, Regilla, who died around 160 CE (some rumors say that he had his wife killed and then built this theater to assuage suspicion).
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus on the south-west below the Acropolis of Athens measures 80m in diameter and can hold 5,000 people. It was originally covered by a cedar roof which is gone now, obviously. The orchestra and seating have all been restored so that the odeon can be used for concerts today.
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