Théâtres Romains de Fourvière

DSC00493, Musée gallo-romain de Fourvière Lyon, France

Lyon
France
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The theatre was built between 17 and 15 BC, while the temple was built in 160 AD.

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The Théâtres Romains is actually a complex of three different sites, consisting of a Roman theatre, a temple and an odeum. It is located in a park to the south of the Lyon's basilica.
The theatre was built during the rule of Augustus between 17 and 15 BC. It was later extended during the rule of Hadrian. It is thought to be the oldest Roman theatre in France. 
The purpose of the odeum was specifically for musical concerts and performances. There is evidence still visible today that the odeum was opulently decorated with marble and porphyry mosaics on the floor where the orchestra would have played. The temple complex was built in 160 AD and it was dedicated to the goddess Cybele, although today there is little left standing of that structure.

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Théâtres Romains de Fourvière Lyon
France
45° 46' 2.2764" N, 4° 50' 3.5844" E

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