ODEION
(Bouleterion)

To the north of the agora is the small theater, the Odeion. According to an inscription found in the digs the notable Ephesian family of Publius Vedius Antonius and his wife Flavia Papiana built the Odeion for a Council Chamber in 150 AD. In this structure built at the foot of Mt. Panayir, there are the three areas usually seen in theaters: the cavea (seats), orchestra, and scene. The cavea and orchestra are semi-circular in shape and the scene was most probably two-story. Since there is no drain for rainwater in the center, it is assumed that the odeion was closed in. It could seat 1400 people. It was used for both concerts and council meetings