In Roman-period Apollonia (2nd–3rd century AD), civic, cultural, and religious life . The Bouleuterion served as the city council hall, featuring a rectangular plan, colonnades, and semi-circular seating. Funded by the Villia family, it played a central political role. The Odeon, a small covered theater seating 400, hosted performances and oratory training. Built over earlier structures, it reflects the city’s cultural refinemen. The Prytaneion was the residence of the Prytanis, Apollonia’s chief magistrate. Its marble façade and Corinthian columns faced the nearby Temple of Diana, linking civic and sacred spaces.The Temple of Diana honored the goddess and Apollo’s sister, highlighting religious devotion in public life. Its prominent position and design underline Apollonia’s urban and spiritual integration. Together, these buildings reveal the city’s sophistication and its role as a major center in ancient Illyria. Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL): “Lip3D – Living forever the Past through a 3Digital world”
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