Hemicycle

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The Theatre of Dionysus, which hosted the Athenian Ecclesia, around the 4th century BCE

A hemicycle is a semicircular, or horseshoe-shaped, legislative debating chamber where members sit to discuss and vote on their business. Although originally of Ancient Greek roots, the term and modern design derive from French politics and practice.^[1]