[Agora Publication] Evangelidis (2019): Macella and Makelloi in Roman Greece: The Archaeological and Textual Evidence

Evangelidis, Vasilis ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Hesperia 88.2 2 283-318 ... 2019 ... Macella and Makelloi in Roman Greece: The Archaeological and Textual Evidence

[Agora Publication] Gardner (2021): The "Oracle of the Dead" at Ancient Tainaron: Reconsidering the Literary and Archaeological Evidence

Gardner, Chealsea A. M ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Hesperia 90.2 2 339-358 ... 2021 ... The "Oracle of the Dead" at Ancient Tainaron: Reconsidering the Literary and Archaeological Evidence

[Agora Webpage] Birth of Democracy: The Athenian Army

http://agathe.gr/democracy/the_athenian_army.html

The Athenian Army From the very beginning, the Athenians were compelled to fight for their new democracy. Their dramatic victories over the Boiotians and Chalkidians in 506 B.C. led many to attribute Athenian ... The Athenian Army From the very beginning, the Athenians were compelled to fight for their new democracy. ... This notion was greatly enhanced by the extraordinary victory of the Athenian army over the Persians at Marathon in 490 B.C. ... In a remarkable example of correlation between archaeological and literary evidence, Pheidon may be the same individual mentioned in a fragment of the 4th-century B.C. comic poet Mnesimachos, who wrote: "Go forth, Manes, to the Agora, to the Herms, the place frequented by the phylarchs (other cavalry commanders), and to their handsome pupils whom Pheidon trains in mounting and dismounting" (Athenaios, Deipnosophistai 9.402).

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[Agora Report] 1935 ΟΕ

Gleanings from the West Side of the Agora Spring of 1935, Section ΟΕ ... Homer A. Thompson ... An account, based on archaeological evidence so far discovered, on some of the buildings in the west side of the Agora: Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios and vicinity, Sanctuary of Apollo Patroos, Sanctuary of ... 27 Jan 1934-30 May 1935 ... An account, based on archaeological evidence so far discovered, on some of the buildings in the west side of the Agora: Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios and vicinity, Sanctuary of Apollo Patroos, Sanctuary of the Mother of the Gods, and the Great Drain.

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[Agora Notebook Page] Β-5-90 (pp. 959-960)

The Tholos. Tholos; Documentary Evidence. Tholos; Archaeological Evidence. Tholos; Structural Considerations. Tholos and Prytaniko. Judeich, Topographie von Athen (2), p. 68. Charbonneaux, B.C.H. (Bulletin ... Β-5 959, 960 ... 1934 ... The Tholos ... Tholos; Documentary Evidence ... Tholos; Archaeological Evidence

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[Agora Report Page] 1934 Β, s. 1

The Tholos. Documentary evidence. Ancient authors. Lexicographers and scholiasts. Inscriptions. Θολος. Σκιας. Πρυτανικον. Modern writers. Archaeological evidence. The five building periods. Structural ... 1934 Β ... The Tholos ... Documentary evidence ... Archaeological evidence

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[Agora Report] 1934 Β

1. The Tholos. A Brief Sketch of the History of the Building as Revealed by the Excavations of 1934 2. The Bouleuterion ... Eugene Vanderpool ... A report mainly about the results of the excavations of the Tholos and the Bouleuterion, but a notebook index attached refer to all features excavated during 1934. A list of coins associated with the construction ... 15 Jan-19 May 1934 ... A report mainly about the results of the excavations of the Tholos and the Bouleuterion, but a notebook index attached refer to all features excavated during 1934. ... The first archaeological evidence of the existence of the building came to light during the campaign of 1933 when the porch of the Tholos was partially cleared. ... Other archaeological evidence suggests that it was probably built in the second half of the 4th century B.C., replacing an earlier building which served as both Metroon and Bouleuterion.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 1, s. 104, p. 90

Athenian Portraits of the Third Century and After. The Archaeological Evidence. C.A.H., XII, pp. 544-570. C.A.H., XII, pp. 544, note 2. C.A.H., XII, pp. 561 ff. C.A.H., XII, p. 562. C.A.H., XII, p. 545 ... Agora 1 90 ... Athenian Portraits of the Third Century and After ... The Archaeological Evidence

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 1, s. 7, p. vii

Preface. List of Plates. Abbreviations and Bibliography. Introduction. Catalogue. Observations on Athenian Portrait Style in the Roman Period. The Romanization of Greek Portraits. The Late Republican Period ... Agora 1 vii ... The Augustan Period ... Athenian Portraits in the Style of the Roman Empire ... The Archaeological Evidence

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[Agora Publication] Agora XIV: The Agora of Athens: The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center

Thompson, H. A. Wycherley, R. E ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The subtitle, The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center, suggests the general character of this volume, which provides an overview of the area that served as the civic center of Athens from ... 1972 ... The subtitle, The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center, suggests the general character of this volume, which provides an overview of the area that served as the civic center of Athens from about 600 B.C. to A.D. 267. ... Each monument is discussed in the light of both the literary and the archaeological evidence for its identification and its restoration. ... A chapter “After the Heruli” follows the fortunes of the area from A.D. 267 till the 19th century; the last century is treated in the detailed report of “The Excavations” up to 1971.

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[Agora Publication] Agora XXIV: Late Antiquity: A.D. 267-700

Frantz, M. A ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... This book collects for the first time the archaeological and historical evidence for the area of the Athenian Agora in late antiquity, a period which spans the last flourishing of the great philosophical ... 1988 ... This book collects for the first time the archaeological and historical evidence for the area of the Athenian Agora in late antiquity, a period which spans the last flourishing of the great philosophical schools, the defeat of classical paganism by Christianity, and the collapse of the late Roman Empire. Although the primary focus of this volume is the material uncovered by the Agora excavations, the study also takes into account past and current discoveries elsewhere in the city. The author draws on archaeological, epigraphical, and literary evidence to present a comprehensive account of the history and topography of the city in the years before A.D. 700.

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[Agora Publication] AgoraPicBk 12 (1971): An Ancient Shopping Center: The Athenian Agora

Burr Thompson, D ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... 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 ... 1971 ... 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. ... Excavations of the Athenian Agora: Picture Book

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[Agora Publication] AgoraPicBk 8 (1963): Garden Lore of Ancient Athens

Burr Thompson, D. Griswold, R. E ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... In the spring, the ground of the Agora archaeological park is covered in poppies and daisies while poplars and oaks shade many of the pathways. Some of these plants are wild and some were deliberately ... 1963 ... In the spring, the ground of the Agora archaeological park is covered in poppies and daisies while poplars and oaks shade many of the pathways. ... This booklet presents evidence for ancient horticulture in the Agora (for example, structured antique gardens were uncovered around the Temple of Hephaistos). ... Excavations of the Athenian Agora: Picture Book

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[Agora Publication] Agora XXXI: The City Eleusinion

Miles, M ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... An archaeological study of the City Eleusinion in Athens, the sanctuary of Eleusinian Demeter and the city terminus for the annual Eleusinian Mysteries. The book presents the stratigraphical evidence from ... 1998 ... An archaeological study of the City Eleusinion in Athens, the sanctuary of Eleusinian Demeter and the city terminus for the annual Eleusinian Mysteries. The book presents the stratigraphical evidence from excavations of a part of the sanctuary (conducted in the 1930s and 1959-1960), the remains of the Temple of Triptolemos, a Hellenistic stoa, and a propylon, and contains extensive descriptions of the context pottery, a discussion of the ritual vessel plemochoe, and catalogues of inscriptions, sculpture, and architectural pieces from the sanctuary. ... Since a significant portion of the sanctuary still lies unexcavated under the modern city, the book includes a detailed assessment of the only evidence known so far for the various phases of use of the sanctuary, from the earliest evidence of the 7th century B.C. to the late antique period.

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[Agora Publication] Agora X: Weights, Measures and Tokens

Lang, M. Crosby, M ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The first part of this book deals with weights (14 bronze, 109-111 lead, 28 stone) and measures (75 dry, 28-31 liquid). Although humble objects, the detailed study of these everyday items provides archaeological ... 1964 ... Although humble objects, the detailed study of these everyday items provides archaeological evidence for substantial changes in weight standards at different times in Athenian history. ... In the second part of the book, Crosby catalogues and discusses some 900 lead and 46 clay tokens uncovered during the Agora excavations. The bulk of the lead material dates from the Roman period, while all the clay pieces belong to the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd centuries B.C.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 24, s. 102, p. 78

The Athenian Agora 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Prosperity; Decline and Disaster A.D. 396-582; Decline 450-529 A.D.; The Vandals in Athens. The Athenian Agora 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Prosperity; ... Agora 24 78 ... The Athenian Agora 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Prosperity; Decline and Disaster A.D. 396-582; Decline 450-529 A.D.; The Vandals in Athens ... The Athenian Agora 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Prosperity; Decline and Disaster A.D. 396-582; Decline 450-529 A.D.; The Vandals in Athens; Literary Evidence ... The Athenian Agora 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Prosperity; Decline and Disaster A.D. 396-582; Decline 450-529 A.D.; The Vandals in Athens; Archaeological Evidence

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[Agora Publication] Agora III: Literary and Epigraphical Testimonia

Wycherley, R. E ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Here are presented all the ancient written references, both literary and epigraphical, to the Agora (including its environs) and its monuments. The introduction summarizes chronologically the authors cited, ... 1957 ... Here are presented all the ancient written references, both literary and epigraphical, to the Agora (including its environs) and its monuments. ... Many texts not given numbers in this order are included in the archaeological and topographical commentaries. Each section on a monument opens with a brief synopsis of the evidence contained in the texts which follow.

[Agora Webpage] Birth of Democracy: Sokrates

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Sokrates The philosopher Sokrates was one of many Athenians critical of the people and their control over affairs of state. His probing public debates with fellow citizens led to his trial for impiety ... Sokrates The philosopher Sokrates was one of many Athenians critical of the people and their control over affairs of state. ... The Agora, as the political center of Athens, was the scene of many of the events played out in the drama of his teaching, trial, and death. ... The archaeological evidence suggests that we have here the very shop, visited by Perikles, which Sokrates used as an informal classroom, meeting here those students too young to frequent the square.

[Agora Webpage] Publications: Monographs

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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 ... Although humble objects, the detailed study of these everyday items provides archaeological evidence for substantial changes in weight standards at different times in Athenian history. ... Each monument is discussed in the light of both the literary and the archaeological evidence for its identification and its restoration. ... The author draws on archaeological, epigraphical, and literary evidence to present a comprehensive account of the history and topography of the city in the years before A.D. 700.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 22, s. 9, p. ix

Table of Contents. Table of Contents; Preface. Table of Contents; List of Plates. Table of Contents; Abbreviations and Bibliography. Table of Contents; Introduction. Table of Contents; Introduction; Scope ... Agora 22 ix ... Table of Contents; The Origins of the Athenian Moldmade Bowl ... Table of Contents; The Origins of the Athenian Moldmade Bowl; Archaeological Evidence ... Table of Contents; The Origins of the Athenian Moldmade Bowl; Historical Evidence

[Agora Webpage] Publications: Picture Books

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Picture Books The Athenian Agora Picture Book series, started in 1951, aims to make information about life in the ancient commercial and political center of Athens available to a wide audience. Each booklet ... 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. ... Birthplace of democracy, the Agora remains one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world, and this is the essential companion for any visitor. ... The book ends with a birder’s guide to species likely to be seen on a visit to the Agora archaeological park today.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 31, s. 11, p. xi

Select Bibliography and Abbreviations; General Works. Agora 1, Evelyn B. Harrison, Portrait Sculpture, 1953. Agora 3, R.E. Wycherley, Literary and Epigraphical Testimonia, 1957, reprinted 1973. Agora 4, ... Agora 31 xi ... Robinson, Pottery of the Roman Period ... Townsend, The East Side of the Agora: The Remains beneath the Stoa of Attalos, 1995 ... Forthcoming. The Early History of the Demeter and Kore Sanctuary at Eleusis, in Ancient Greek Cult Practice from the Archaeological Evidence.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 22, s. 26, p. 9

Archaeological Evidence. Les bols mégariens, p. 15-16, fig. 13. Parlasca, p. 143. Walters, Catalogue of the Silver Plate, no. 11, p. 4, pl. 3. Les bols mégariens, p. 15-16. An Inventory of Greek Coin Hoards, ... Agora 22 9 ... Archaeological Evidence ... Walters, Catalogue of the Silver Plate, no. 11, p. 4, pl. 3

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 24, s. 15, p. xii

The Athenian Agora; Volume 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Table of Contents; Prosperity Decline and Disaster. The Athenian Agora; Volume 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Table of Contents; Prosperity ... Agora 24 xii ... The Athenian Agora; Volume 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Table of Contents; Prosperity Decline and Disaster; Prosperity A.D. 396-450; The Time of the Neoplatonists ... The Athenian Agora; Volume 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Table of Contents; Prosperity Decline and Disaster; Decline A.D. 450-529; The Vandals in Athens; Literary Evidence ... The Athenian Agora; Volume 24; Late Antiquity A.D. 267-700; Table of Contents; Prosperity Decline and Disaster; Decline A.D. 450-529; The Vandals in Athens; Archaeological Evidence

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 31, s. 17, p. xvii

Prichett, W.K. 1942. Greek Inscriptions, Hesperia 11, pp. 230-249. Prichett, W.K. 1946. Greek Inscriptions, Hesperia 13, pp. 138-165. Prichett, W.K. 1953. The Attic Stelai, Hesperia 22, pp. 225-311. Prichett, ... Agora 31 xvii ... Prichett, W.K. 1981. The Last Day of the Eleusinian Festival, ZPE 41, pp. 145-148 ... Robertson, N. 1990. The Laws of Athens, 410-399: The Evidence for a Review and Publication, JHS 110, pp. 43-75 ... Shear Jr., T.L. 1993. The Persian Destruction of Athens: Evidence from Agora Deposits, Hesperia 62, pp. 383-482

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 26, s. 13, p. xiii

G. Macdonald, Catalogue of Greek Coins in the Hunterian Collection I-III, Glasgow 1899-1905. IG I³, Inscriptiones Atticae Euclidis anno anteriores, 3rd ed., fasc., 1, ed. D. Lewis, Berlin 1981. IG II², ... Agora 26 xiii ... Kleiner, The Earliest Athenian New Style Bronze Coins: Some Evidence from the Athenian Agora, Hesperia 44, 1975, pp. 302-330 ... Kroll, Evidence for Identifying the Denominations of Hellenistic Athenian Bronze Coinage (lecture, San Francisco 1981), abstract in AJA 86, 1982, p. 273 ... Kroll, Nailing Down the Archaeological Chronology of Early Hellenistic Athens (lecture, Philadelphia 1982), abstract in AJA 87, 1983, pp. 241-242