[Agora Webpage] Overview: The Notebooks

http://agathe.gr/overview/the_notebooks.html

The Notebooks The process of excavating an archaeological site is essentially destructive but the irrevocable features are preserved in a notebook. The excavator records his thoughts and observations, ... concluded, scholars rely on the ... on the first page are ... entry notes, “Contractor

[Agora Webpage] Overview: The Altar of Zeus and Statue of Hadrian

http://agathe.gr/overview/the_altar_of_zeus_and_statue_of_hadrian.html

The Altar of Zeus The Agora Excavations began with the aim of revealing the monuments and history of the ancient Agora. Of course, every artifact or feature that was exposed held importance, but when something ... 503–504; July 23, 1931. On July ... on photos p. 507" (Nb. Ε ... first on the Pnyx in the 4th

[Agora Webpage] Birth of Democracy: The Speakers

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

The Speakers Litigants spoke on their own behalf, although occasionally using speeches prepared by trained professionals; skillful rhetoric was necessary in order to sway a jury. The speeches written by ... spoke on their own behalf, ... several noted orators survive ... on a narrow bed in order

[Agora Webpage] Overview: Volunteer Application

http://agathe.gr/overview/volunteer_application.html

Excavations in the Athenian Agora Volunteer Program Summer 2013 The American School of Classical Studies at Athens announces a program for volunteer excavators wishing to participate in the archaeological ... are chosen on the basis of ... Volunteers are expected to be on ... weeks. As noted above,

[Agora Webpage] AgoraPicBk 4 2004: Athenian Currency

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

Athenian Currency Many of the specialized administrative boards have left material traces of their activities. Most prolific of these were the moneyers, or Overseers of the Mint. Throughout her history ... noted for the purity of her ... of the representation on ... it (33) show one of the

[Agora Webpage] Birth of Democracy: Sokrates

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

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 was one of many ... exceeded the limits on freedom ... make notes of what he

[Agora Webpage] Publications: Picture Books

http://agathe.gr/publications/picture_books.html

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 ... on display at the site or ... UK. By clicking on the ... PDFs by clicking on the

[Agora Webpage] Publications: Monographs

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 ... emphasis is placed on stylistic ... commentaries. Each section on a ... B. L. Webster on the