On The Agora
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| Author | : Christopher P. Dickenson |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 2017-01-23 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9004334750 |
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On the Agora traces the evolution of the main public square of the Greek polis for the six centuries from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the height of the Roman Empire and the Herulian invasion of Greece in 267 AD. Drawing on literary, epigraphic and, especially, archaeological evidence, the book takes a comparative approach to consider how the layout and function of agoras in cities throughout Greece changed during centuries that witnessed far reaching transformations in culture, society and political life. The book challenges the popular view of the post-Classical agora as characterised by decline, makes important arguments about how we use evidence to understand ancient public spaces and proposes many new interpretations of individual sites.
| Author | : Mabel Lang |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : Agora (Athens, Greece) |
| ISBN | : |
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| Author | : Susan I. Rotroff |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 31 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Agora (Athens, Greece) |
| ISBN | : 0876616449 |
Download Women in the Athenian Agora Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : R. Drew Griffith |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2011-07-01 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : 9780978465223 |
Download A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Agora Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Ancient Greece and Rome aren't usually remembered for their sense of humor. However, in reality the ancient Greeks and Romans often refused to take themselves seriously. The authors chronicle the more bizarre activities of the ancient world, venturing out as far as Egypt, Babylon, and Scandinavia, ranging everywhere from moochers to quacks to shrews to perhaps the oldest laundromat joke in history.
| Author | : John McK. Camp |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 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.
| Author | : John McK. Camp II |
| Publisher | : American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2010-02-28 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 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).
| Author | : Maria A. Liston |
| Publisher | : American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 2018-12-31 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1621390357 |
Download The Agora Bone Well Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Even though Dorothy Thompson excavated the Agora Bone Well in 1938, the well and its remarkable finds have never been fully studied until now. Located outside the northwest corner of the Athenian Agora and dating to the second quarter of the 2nd century B.C., the well contained the remains of roughly 460 newborn infants, as well as a few older individuals. Also found in the well were the bones of over 150 dogs and an assortment of other animals, plus various artifacts, including an intriguing herm (treated here by Andrew Stewart) and an ivory chape. In addition to a thorough examination of the contents of the well, the authors provide a thoughtful analysis of the neighborhood in which the well was located and carefully compare the deposit with similar accumulations found elsewhere in the Mediterranean. The product of close cooperation between archaeological, palaeoanthropological, and faunal scholars, this interdisciplinary work will be of interest to a large audience across a variety of fields.
| Author | : Mabel L. Lang |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 1968 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780876616116 |
Download Waterworks in the Athenian Agora Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : Sara Anderson Immerwahr |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| Genre | : Agora (Athens, Greece) |
| ISBN | : 9780876616130 |
Download Early Burials from the Agora Cemeteries Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Before the creation of the Agora as a civic center in the 7th century B.C., the region northwest of the Acropolis was a vast cemetery. Over 150 ancient burial places have been found by excavators, and a few of the more remarkable are described here. These range from a wealthy Mycenaean chamber tomb, filled with the vases and jewelry of a rich noblewoman, to the poignant pithos burial of an infant from around 725 B.C., accompanied by eight tiny vases. As well as describing the assemblages found, the author discusses the symbolism of funeral rites and the information about social status and identity that burials reveal.
| Author | : Dorothy Burr Thompson |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Agora (Athens, Greece) |
| ISBN | : 9780876616352 |
Download An Ancient Shopping Center Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
