Category:Bouleuterion in Patara

A notice on site states: The structure was first constructed in the Late Hellenistic Period (early 1st century BC) as the assembly hall of the Lycian League, which was formally established in 176, the city of Patrai being the capital. The alterations in the second period may be associated with the annexation of Lycia to the Roman Empire as a Roman province, where Patrai maintained its status as the capital city of Lycia. In this period, most probably during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius (43-51 AD) or the emperor Nero (MS 51-69) the cavea was extended in size and the semi-circular wall in the west was connected to the northern and southern walls. In the third period, after a major earthquake hit the Lycian cities in 142/143 AD, a stoa was added outside and a stage building inside. The relevant functional modifications include the addition of a secondary function where the structure was also used as a concert hall (Odeion) along with its assembly hall function. In the fourth period, most probably in the 5th century AD, the city was reduced in size through the construction of a strong fortification wall with the stone blocks and material from the structures around and this Bouleuterion/Odeion structure, after serving about 600 years, was incorporated into the fortification wall as a bastion.