The Odeon of Corinth is an ancient Roman theater building, erected in the late 1st century AD, which could accommodate about 3,000 spectators. It originally served as a covered venue …

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- Conversion to arena (3rd century AD): After fire damage, the building was redesigned in 225 AD. The stage building was removed and the orchestra expanded to be used for gladiator fights and animal hunts.

In the 4th century AD, the monument was destroyed by enemy invasions (probably the Goths under Alaric I) and finally abandoned.

The auditorium (Cavea) was laid out in a semicircle and divided into two sections, with a total of about 26 rows of seats.

The original stage had three entrances and was probably decorated with colored marble and paintings.

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