Odeon Theater
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The Odeon Theater or the Winter Theater is a small Roman amphitheater located in the center of the Jordanian capital, Amman, where the Great Roman Amphitheater is also located. It was built in the second century AD, before the construction of the Great Amphitheater, to accommodate about 500 spectators. The Odeon Theater was mainly used for musical performances. Archaeologists believe it may have been roofed with a wooden roof or temporary tent to protect the audience and performers from the weather. It is believed that the severe earthquake that struck the city of Amman and the regions of the Levant in 1927 was the main reason for the demolition of a large part of it, especially its high facade. The amphitheater and the surrounding area in the Hashemite Square have recently been restored, where concerts and poetry seminars are held today.
Mohammad AyoubMohammad Ayoub
10
Perpendicular to the axis of the Roman Theater, and delimitating Amman's Roman Forum on the East, is the Odeon, a smaller theater mainly used for music, poetry readings, debates, or lectures. Built in the 2nd century AD, its semicircular seating space has a capacity of about 500 seats in 9 rows. It is believed to have been covered with a wooden roof. The stage building used to be richly decorated with friezes and niches. It has a vaulted interior gangway which connects to the stage via three doors.
Rocio M.Rocio M.
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Nice and cosy feel. There is much smaller theater adjacent to and with approach by the side of main theatre. This has very limited seats and may have been built for performances for VVVIPs and VIPs only. Looked nice. Apparently very good renovation / restoration Work. As per Google maps this was a theatre for musical concerts. Well kept and clean. May be it deserved "Good" rating. Unfortunately Trip Advisor does not have that rating.
PM VelankarPM Velankar
00
Right next to the Roman theatre and a great deal smaller! Thought it wasn’t included in the Jordan Pass but the guard asked and we said we had it and got in for free. It’s a lot quieter than the Roman theatre - come here if you are avoiding the ruckus and keen on admiring the ancient Roman architecture.
D LoD Lo
10
The Odeon is a small 500-seat theatre. Not to be confused with the large Roman Theatre that stands right next to it, on the southern side of the Hashemite Plaza, while the Odeon stands on the east side of the Plaza. Very nice, tidy and clean old ruins, that is kept in good shape.
Ziad AbdullahZiad Abdullah
10
Excellently preserves Roman theatre. Entry cost is cheap and includes the very interesting Folk Museum. Climb to the top of the theatre and get a feeling of what it must have been like to see a play almost 2,000 years ago. It’s also very lively with families
jeremy kalousjeremy kalous
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