Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora
Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora

Author: Carol C. Mattusch

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780876616246

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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.

The Athenian Agora
The Athenian Agora

Author: John McK. Camp II

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Published: 2010-02-28

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1621390160

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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).

Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora

Author: Carol L. Lawton

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780876616451

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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.

Waterworks in the Athenian Agora
Waterworks in the Athenian Agora

Author: Mabel L. Lang

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780876616116

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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.

The Athenian Agora
The Athenian Agora

Author: John McK. Camp

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780876616437

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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.

Graffiti in the Athenian Agora
Graffiti in the Athenian Agora

Author: Mabel L. Lang

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780876616338

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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.

The Athenian Agora
The Athenian Agora

Author: Laura Gawlinski

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Published: 2014-06-18

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1621390179

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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.

Women in the Athenian Agora
Women in the Athenian Agora

Author: Susan I. Rotroff

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 0876616449

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Using evidence from the Athenian Agora, the authors show how objects discovered during excavations provide a vivid picture of women's lives. The book is structured according to the social roles women played: as owners of property, companions (in and outside of marriage), participants in ritual, craftspeople, producers, and consumers. A final section moves from the ancient world to the modern, discussing the role of women as archaeologists in the early years of the Agora excavations.

Horses and Horsemanship in the Athenian Agora
Horses and Horsemanship in the Athenian Agora

Author: John McK. Camp

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780876616390

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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.

Life, Death, and Litigation in the Athenian Agora
Life, Death, and Litigation in the Athenian Agora

Author: Mabel L. Lang

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780876616376

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Athens was a famously litigious city in antiquity, as the sheer quantity of evidence for legal activity found in the Agora makes clear. Every kind of case, from assault and battery to murder, and from small debts to contested fortunes, were heard in various buildings and spaces around the civic center, and the speeches given in defense and prosecution remain some of the masterpieces of Greek literature. As well as describing the spaces where judgments were made (such as the Stoa Basileios, office of the King Archon), the author discusses the progress of some famous cases (known from the speeches of orators like Demosthenes), such as the patrimony suit of a woman named Plangon against the nobleman Mantias, or the assault charge leveled by Ariston against Konon and his sons.