Author : Mabel L. Lang
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 1968
Category : History
ISBN : 9780876616116
Preserved beneath the surface of the Agora are thousands of terracotta pipes, stone drainage channels, and lead pressure lines. These form a complex chain of waterworks, constructed and repaired over many different periods. This book discusses the complex engineering that channeled fresh water into the Agora and disposed of waste water, and shows some of the ornate wells and fountain houses where ancient Athenians gathered to drink and bathe.
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File Size : 46,82 MB
Release : 1968
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Author : Carol C. Mattusch
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,20 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780876616246
The prominence of the Temple of Hephaistos, Greek god of metalworkers, situated on a hill to the west of the Agora, reflects the esteem in which bronzeworkers were held by the Athenians. Although many of the objects these craftsmen produced have now been melted down, the statues, lamps, and vessels that remain testify to the high standards of their craftsmanship. As well as illustrating some of the surviving finished products, the author discusses the techniques used to cast bronze and the level of skill involved in producing complex metal statuary.
Author : John McK. Camp
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 21,39 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9780876616437
The revised version of this popular site guide provides a brief account of the history of the Athenian agora and its principal monuments, and now features numerous colour illustrations.
Author : John McK. Camp II
Publisher : American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 33,12 MB
Release : 2010-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1621390160
This definitive guide to the archaeological remains in the civic and commercial center of ancient Athens is an essential companion to the interested visitor, as well as to students of the topography of the classical city. A large-scale map provides an overview of the site, keyed to descriptions and plans of every monument still visible from the majestic Temple of Hephaistos to the utilitarian Great Drain. The fifth edition retains many of the elements that made the earlier editions so popular, but also takes full account of new discoveries and recent scholarship. It is intended for visitors touring the site, and is arranged topographically, monument by monument. Also included are an overview of the historical development of the site and a history of the excavations. A companion guide to the Agora Museum in the Stoa of Attalos is also available (The Athenian Agora: Museum Guide, by Laura Gawlinski, 2014).
Author : Mabel L. Lang
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece).
ISBN : 9780876616338
Like fragments of overheard conversations, the thousands of informal inscriptions scratched and painted on potsherds, tiles, and other objects give us a unique insight into the everyday life of the Athenian Agora. Some are marks of ownership, or the notes of merchants, but many are sexual innuendos, often accompanied by graphic illustrations. Using her wide contextual knowledge, the author suggests why these scraps of sentences were written, and what they can tell us about one of the first widely literate societies.
Author : John McK. Camp
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,6 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece)
ISBN : 9780876616390
Full-colour booklet illustrating the many role played by the horse in Greek life, from myth and early history to its significance as a mark of status and its use in war, transport, games and festivals.
Author : Laura Gawlinski
Publisher : American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 33,89 MB
Release : 2014-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1621390179
Written for the general visitor, the Athenian Agora Museum Guide is a companion to the 2010 edition of the Athenian Agora Site Guide and leads the reader through all of the display spaces within the Stoa of Attalos in the Athenian Agora - the terrace, the ground-floor colonnade, and the newly opened upper story. The guide also discusses each case in the museum gallery chronologically, beginning with the prehistoric and continuing with the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Hundreds of artifacts, ranging from common pottery to elite jewelry held in 81 cases, are described and illustrated in color for the very first time. Through focus boxes, readers can learn about marble-working, early burial practices, pottery production, ostracism, home life, and the wells that dotted the ancient site. A timeline, maps, and plans accompany the text. For those who wish to learn more about what they see in the museum, a list of further reading follows each entry.
Author : Carol L. Lawton
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 29,45 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780876616451
The 5th-century B.C. poet Pindar remarked on the rich sculptural decoration of the Athenian Agora, and, indeed, over 3,500 pieces of various types of sculpture have been uncovered during its excavation. This full-color guide sheds new light on the marble industry in and around the Agora, including rich evidence for sculptors' workshops, their tools, and techniques. The text discusses the works of both famous and anonymous artists.
Author : Benjamin Dean Meritt
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 35,97 MB
Release : 1966
Category : History
ISBN : 9780876616109
Many types of written records are found in the Agora, and this booklet presents a sample of the more than 10,000 inventoried inscriptions written on stone. The texts illustrated include diplomatic agreements, commemorative plaques for athletic victories, records of court judgements, boundary stones identifying different buildings, and fragmentary inscriptions featuring names (over 30,000 individual Athenians are now recorded).
