The Middle Ages in the Athenian Agora
The Middle Ages in the Athenian Agora

Author: Alison Frantz

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780876616079

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The story of the Agora did not end in A.D. 267, when the Herulians invaded the city. From ornate Early Christian carving to the colorful green and brown glazed pottery that distinguished the city, this booklet shows how medieval Athens was a lively, bustling town with a rich artistic tradition. Finds and architecture from the private houses that covered over the remains of the classical city are discussed, and the book ends with a survey of the Church of the Holy Apostles, the 11th-century A.D. church that stands at the southeast corner of the Agora.

The Athenian Agora
The Athenian Agora

Author: John McK. Camp

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780500276839

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"The great public square known as the Agora was the focal point of life in ancient Athens. It acted as the living heart of the community, where citizens met formally to administer civic affairs, and informally to trade or discuss politics or to take part in religious processions and athletic displays. Drawing on the wealth of excavated evidence, richly supplemented by literary and inscriptional references, Professor Camp tells the story of the Agora from Neolithic to medieval times". -Back cover.

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.

An Ancient Shopping Center
An Ancient Shopping Center

Author: Dorothy Burr Thompson

Publisher: ASCSA

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780876616352

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As well as being a political center, the Agora was the focus of a noisy and varied commercial life. This booklet illustrates the archaeological, documentary, and pictorial evidence for such diverse trades as shoe-making, fishmongering, weaving, and the manufacture of luxury goods and perfumes. Shopping was just one aspect of this public space: ancient Athenians would also have received medical treatment, been married and buried, made sacrifices, and received education in the Agora. The material remains from all of these activities are also discussed. Vivid illustrations and useful resources, such as a table of prices and coinage, bring the bustling marketplace to life.