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The Odeion (or small theate) of Ephesos was built in the second century CE and was used as both a meeting chamber and for entertainment. The marble seats gave a capacity of approximately 1,400.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, June 18). The Odeion, Ephesos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/696/the-odeion-ephesos/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "The Odeion, Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 18, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/696/the-odeion-ephesos/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Odeion, Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Jun 2012. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
