The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
by Svilenka Dankova
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Svilenka Dankova
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
As the most important sacred site in Athens, the Acropolis was a gathering place for all sorts of rituals during ancient times. The south slope has actually been occupied by three different theaters, only one of which is open for performances today. That is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, known by locals as the Herodeon. It was built during the Roman era, between 160 and 174 AD and had completely disappeared under earth and rubble within a few hundred years. Rediscoverd in the mid 19th century, it was restored in several phases throughout the late 19th to the mid 20th century.
Even before its most recent restoration, it was used for music and drama festivals through world wars and civil wars. It became the home of the newly formed Greek National Opera in the late 1940s and a young Maria Callas performed there. In 1950s it was totally restored and reconstructed.
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October 15th, 2022
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