Kretopolis - Bouleuterion

Rectangular building, probably founded during the 1st century BC.

The edifice had four entrances, two located at the front facade, one at the flank and one at the back, all of them leading directly to the auditorium, which could accomodate as many as 200 persons. The auditorium had three entrances, two located at the front facade, and one at the flank, all of them leading directly to the auditorium. An oblong antichamber, located behind the highest row of seats was connected to the auditorium through three narrow doors anf led to the hind entrance of the edifice.

The buildings, bears great resemblance to the Odeum of Agrippa in Athens. Its remains comprise only foundations.

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