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Odeion of Herodes Atticus

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Odeion of Herodes Atticus
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The Odeion is located on the western section of the southern slope of the acropolis. A wealthy Athenian, Herodes Atticus, built it in honor of his deceased wife Regilla who died in A.D. 160.

It was covered with a cedar roof and could seat between 5,000 and 6,000 persons.


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