The construction of ancient theaters on the southern slope of the Acropolis was due to the convenient natural terrain. Marble rows descended directly to the bandstand. The Odeon was erected in 161 ad by the Greek politician and philosopher Herod (Herod) Atticus, who inherited a huge fortune from his father. When Herod's wife passed away, saddened by her death, he decided to build a musical theater to organize performances in her memory. It is assumed that the Odeon had a roof lined with solid cedar trunks. The wall niches were decorated with marble statues of ancient gods.