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http://agathe.gr/overview/the_archaeological_site.html The Athenian Agora The Agora of Athens was the center of the ancient city: a large, open square where the citizens could assemble for a wide variety of purposes. On any given day the space might be used ... On any given day the space might be used as a market, or for an election, a dramatic performance, a religious procession, military drill, or athletic competition. ... These buildings, along with monuments and small objects, illustrate the important role it played in all aspects of public life. ... Administrative buildings and small sanctuaries were built, and water was made available at a fountainhouse fed by an early aqueduct. |
http://agathe.gr/publications/monographs.html Monographs Excavations in the civic and cultural center of classical Athens began in 1931 and have continued almost without interruption to the present day. The first Athenian Agora volumes presenting ... Each volume covers a particular chronological period, set of buildings, or class of material culture. ... They are grouped in parts: the Stoas, Shrines, Public Buildings and Offices, Market, Honorary Statues, Miscellaneous including Boundaries, Trees, Kerameikos, Panathenaic Street, Old Agora. ... Part II discusses the buildings which could have served as courts and the objects found in them. |
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