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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the painting of Jesus on the underside of the dome of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles at the Agora. Dating from 1000 AD, the church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_105.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_094.tif
  • North side of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_087.tif
  • West side (rear) of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_084.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_069.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the remains of the mid-5th century BC State Prison at the Agora. The prison has been famous since antiquity as the place the great philosopher Socrates spent his last day before he died in one of the cells by drinking hemlock. The Prison is located next the street of marble workers in a residential and industrial quarter outside the Agora proper.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_049.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the colossal statues of Giants and Tritons on pedestals that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_014.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the interior of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles at the Agora. Dating from 1000 AD, the church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_108.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_100.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_095.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_089.tif
  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_077.tif
  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_078.tif
  • South side of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_074.tif
  • South side of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_075.tif
  • South side of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_073.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_068.tif
  • Colossal Triton statue, Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. The statue is from a  group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_053.tif
  • View of the 4th century BC monument of the Eponymous Heroes in the Agora. On the 16 metre long narrow base once stood ten bronze statues of legendary heroes chosen by the Delphic Oracle as founders of the ten tribes of Attica. New laws and official announcements were made public here in ancient times. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_031.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View on the Agora of a late 1st century AD monument base for a bronze tripod, the prize for a victory in the theatre. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_030.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the 2nd century AD headless statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the Agora. Hadrian was the Emperor of Rome from AD 117-38 and Athens was under his authority. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_027.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. Close up view of the 2nd century AD headless statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the Agora. Hadrian was the Emperor of Rome from AD 117-38 and Athens was under his authority. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_028.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a Corinthian capital from the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_024.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View from within the slight remains of the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_021.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View from within the slight remains of the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_022.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a colossal Triton statue, from a group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora.  The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_016.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_009.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the interior of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles at the Agora. Dating from 1000 AD, the church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_107.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the painting of Jesus on the underside of the dome of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles at the Agora. Dating from 1000 AD, the church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_106.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the Byzantine Christian Church of the Holy Apostles with its decorative brickwork dating from 1000 AD at the Agora. The church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_103.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_101.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_099.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_097.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_096.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_093.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_091.tif
  • North side of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_086.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_088.tif
  • West side (rear) of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_083.tif
  • West side frieze of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_085.tif
  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_081.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the entrance to the opisthodomos on the west end of Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The frieze above the entrance shows the battle of Lapiths and Centaurs, with Theseus conspicuous and the Centaur Kaineus being pounded into the ground by a Lapith. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_071.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_067.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the long pillared lower floor of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_066.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_064.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_063.tif
  • Foundations of the Tholos or Shias. Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. The Tholos was the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_061.tif
  • The New Bouleuterion or council house. Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  The Bouleuterion served as a meeting place of the 500-member Boule (council), made up of fifty citizens from each of the ten Athenian tribes chosen by allotment each year. It dates from around the end of the 5th century BC.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_055.tif
  • Colossal Triton statue, Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. The statue is from a  group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_054.tif
  • Colossal statue of a giant, Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. The statue is from a group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_052.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the excavated foundation of the 5th century BC house of Simon the Cobbler or shoemaker. It is believed that in this building Socrates engaged the local youth and students who were too young to enter the Agora proper in philosophical discussions and conversations.  It is said that Pericles also attended. It is also thought by some that Simon may have recorded the conversations in a book of dialogues called Cobblers talk, however we may never know. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_051.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a channel that is part of the Great Drain, dating from the early 5th century BC at the Agora. The Great Drain was created to channel the rainwater which flowed down from the hills on the southwest including the Acropolis and Aeropagos into the Eridanos River. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_050.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the remains of the mid-5th century BC State Prison at the Agora. The prison has been famous since antiquity as the place the great philosopher Socrates spent his last day before he died in one of the cells by drinking hemlock. The Prison is located next the street of marble workers in a residential and industrial quarter outside the Agora proper.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the remains of the mid-5th century BC State Prison at the Agora. The prison has been famous since antiquity as the place the great philosopher Socrates spent his last day before he died in one of the cells by drinking hemlock. The Prison is located next the street of marble workers in a residential and industrial quarter outside the Agora proper.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the foundations of a 4th century Water-Clock at the Agora. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the remains of the 4th century South West Fountain house at the Agora. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the remains of the Heliaia, a law court established by Solon in the 6th century BC in the Agora. It was titled after the Sun God Helios because it held its meetings before sunrise. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_044.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the jumbled remains of the 1st century BC South West Temple in the Agora. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View on the north side of Agora of archaeological excavations and exposed architectural fragments beside the Athens–Piraeus railway tracks. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_039.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View on the north side of Agora of archaeological excavations and exposed architectural fragments beside the Athens–Piraeus railway tracks. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_040.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View in the west side of the Agora of circular foundation of the Tholos, the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_036.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View in the west side of the Agora of circular foundation of the Tholos, the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_035.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Great Drain, dating from the early 5th century BC at the Agora. Constructed of polygonal limestone, the Great Drain was created to channel the rainwater which flowed down from the hills on the southwest including the Acropolis and Aeropagos into the Eridanos River. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_033.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the 4th century BC Altar of Zeus Agoraios at the Agora. Made of white marble, the altar is believed to have been moved from the Pnyx during the Augustan period (1st century). The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_032.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of part of the late Roman defensive wall that lines the Panathenaic Way on the eastern side of the Agora. The wall was built in the 3rd century AD after the Herulians invasion in 267 AD. The wall is made of remains of destroyed buildings, including Ionic and Doric columns, architrave blocks, inscriptions, and statue bases. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a Ionic column capital from the ruins of unidentified building dating from the late 5th century BC in the Agora. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a Corinthian capital from the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View from within the slight remains of the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. In the background are the colossal statues of Giants and Tritons on pedestals that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace, they were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the forecourt and colossal statues of Giants and Tritons on pedestals that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. To the far left is the Temple of Hephaestus.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_018.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View from within the slight remains of the Odeion of Agrippa in the central area of the Agora. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed building, with a two-storeyed portico, a semicircular orchestra and could accommodate 1000 spectators. It was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD.  In 400 AD, the Palatial Palace was built over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, the Palace was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_020.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a colossal Triton statue, from a group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora.  The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_015.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the colossal statues of Giants and Tritons on pedestals that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_012.tif
  • Pronaos of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_007.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the long pillared lower floor of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
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  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_006.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_005.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent on the far left and the restored Stoa of Attalos on the far right. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_002.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the dome of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles, dating from 1000 AD at the Agora. The church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the Byzantine Christian Church of the Holy Apostles with its decorative brickwork dating from 1000 AD at the Agora. The church has a cross in square arrangement with apses on the four sides and a narthex on its west side. Four columns support the central dome and its floor and altar are made of marble. The few surviving wall paintings in the central aisle are from the 17th century.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_102.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_098.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_092.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  Panoramic view of the Agora with the Temple of Hephaestus prominent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the entrance to the opisthodomos on the west end of Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The frieze above the entrance shows the battle of Lapiths and Centaurs, with Theseus conspicuous and the Centaur Kaineus being pounded into the ground by a Lapith. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_082.tif
  • East south corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_080.tif
  • East side (front) of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_070.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Stoa of Attalos, a beautifully restored colonnaded building in the Agora. Constructed by King Attalos II of Pergamon between years 159 – 138 BC, it is thought to be used as offices and shops and administrative centre.  It is a two-storeyed building with Doric columns fronting the ground floor exterior with Ionic columns splitting the interior long pillared hall into two aisles. The upper floor is fronted by Ionic columns. The building was faithfully reconstructed in 1953-56 and is used a museum to house finds form the Agora site.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_065.tif
  • Foundations of the Tholos or Shias. Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. The Tholos was the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_060.tif
  • Foundations of the Tholos or Shias. Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. The Tholos was the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • The 4th century BC Altar of Zeus Agoraios. Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Made of white marble, the altar is believed to have been moved from the Pnyx during the Augustan period (1st century). The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • The 4th century BC monument of the Eponymous Heroes in the Ancient Agora. Athens Greece. On the 16 metre long narrow base once stood ten bronze statues of legendary heroes chosen by the Delphic Oracle as founders of the ten tribes of Attica. New laws and official announcements were made public here in ancient times. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_058.tif
  • The New Bouleuterion or council house. Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  The Bouleuterion served as a meeting place of the 500-member Boule (council), made up of fifty citizens from each of the ten Athenian tribes chosen by allotment each year. It dates from around the end of the 5th century BC.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the foundations of the 4th century BC Temple of Patroos in the Agora. The small Temple was tetrastyle in antis with polygonal walls and four Ionic Columns in the front. A monumental statue of Apollo by Euphranor was found inside. It is dedicated to Apollo the father of Ion, much worshipped in Athens because of their Ionian descent. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece.  View of the jumbled remains of the 1st century BC South West Temple in the Agora. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_041.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View in the west side of the Agora of circular foundation of the Tholos, the headquarters and heart of the ancient Athenian government. Built around 470 BC, the beehive shaped circular building had six interior columns supporting the roof and a Propylon was added in the 1st century AD. The building was the meeting place of the 50 Prytaneis (senators), a third of who were required to be to be in attendance twenty-four hours a day in case of emergencies. Accordingly they were provided with meals and sleeping accommodation in the Tholos. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_034.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of a colossal Triton statue, from a group of 4 statues that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora.  The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_017.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the colossal statues of Giants and Tritons on pedestals that were part of the monumental entrance to the Palatial Palace in the central area of the Agora. The huge statues were originally from and salvaged from the Odeion of Agrippa which was destroyed by the Herulians in 267 AD. The Palatial Palace, built in 400 AD over the remains of the Odeion of Agrippa, was a large complex consisting of courtyards, gardens, baths and numerous rooms. The Odeion, built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa son in law of Emperor Augustus in 15 BC, was a roofed chamber, with a two-storeyed portico and could accommodate 1000 spectators.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_013.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_011.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_004.tif
  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the Hephaisteion, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena, divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
    Greece_Athens_Agora_003.tif
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