Waterworks In The Athenian Agora

Author : Mabel L. Lang
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : History
ISBN : 0876616112

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Waterworks in the Athenian Agora by Mabel L. Lang Pdf

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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:884620671

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Waterworks in the Athenian Agora by Anonim Pdf

Author : Judith Perlzweig,American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0876616090

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Lamps from the Athenian Agora by Judith Perlzweig,American School of Classical Studies at Athens Pdf

At night, the darkness of the ancient Agora would have been pierced by the lights of oil lamps, and thousands of fragments of these distinctive objects have been found. This booklet presents the development of different styles of lamps and includes a very useful identification guide. The author discusses the manufacture of lamps in Athens, a major industry with over 50 known workshops in the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D. She also provides illustrations of particularly fine examples, including ornate festival lamps with many nozzles and bizarre shapes.

Author : Dorothy Burr Thompson
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece)
ISBN : 087661635X

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An Ancient Shopping Center by Dorothy Burr Thompson Pdf

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.

Author : Mabel L. Lang
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece).
ISBN : 0876616333

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Graffiti in the Athenian Agora by Mabel L. Lang Pdf

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 : 52 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0876616430

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The Athenian Agora by John McK. Camp Pdf

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 : Laura Gawlinski,Craig A. Mauzy
Publisher : American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621390176

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The Athenian Agora by Laura Gawlinski,Craig A. Mauzy Pdf

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 : John McK. Camp II,Craig Mauzy
Publisher : American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621390169

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The Athenian Agora by John McK. Camp II,Craig Mauzy Pdf

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 : American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:669694422

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Inscriptions from the Athenian Agora by American School of Classical Studies at Athens Pdf

Author : Fred S. Kleiner
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece)
ISBN : 0876616155

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Greek and Roman Coins in the Athenian Agora by Fred S. Kleiner Pdf

Over 75,000 coins have been found during excavations at the Agora, many minted in the city but others brought from Athens's far-flung commercial contacts. In addition to the mostly bronze and copper coins themselves, a building that may have served as the Athenian mint is described in this booklet. After describing the physical techniques of production, the author takes a chronological approach and includes numerous black and white photographs, making this concise guide a useful aid to the identification of lower-value Greek and Roman coinage.

Author : Carol L. Lawton
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Design
ISBN : 0876616457

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Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora by Carol L. Lawton Pdf

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 : Susan I. Rotroff,Robert Lamberton
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Agora (Athens, Greece)
ISBN : 9780876616444

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Women in the Athenian Agora by Susan I. Rotroff,Robert Lamberton Pdf

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 : Robert Lamberton,Susan I. Rotroff
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Art
ISBN : 0876616279

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Birds of the Athenian Agora by Robert Lamberton,Susan I. Rotroff Pdf

As well as the Little Owl or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks viewed birds, from useful hawks and fowl to exotic parakeets and peacocks. Some of the birds most often depicted are imaginary, from the griffin to the phallos bird, whose head and neck consisted of an erect penis. The book ends with a field guide to species likely to be seen on a visit to the Agora archaeological park today.

Author : Carol C. Mattusch,American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0876616244

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Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora by Carol C. Mattusch,American School of Classical Studies at Athens Pdf

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 : Benjamin Dean Meritt
Publisher : ASCSA
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : History
ISBN : 0876616104

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Inscriptions from the Athenian Agora by Benjamin Dean Meritt Pdf

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).