The Athenian Agora: Site Guide (5th ed.)

by John McK. Camp II, Craig Mauzy

Overview

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).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876616574
Publisher:	American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Series:	Out of Series Titles
Edition description:	5th Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.47(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	17 Years

About the Author

John Mc K. Camp II is Director of Excavations at the Athenian Agora and Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College. Craig A. Mauzy is Assistant Director of the American School's Excavations in the Athenian Agora. He is also the project's photographer.

Table of Contents

Foreword
History and Timeline
Introduction
History of the Agora
History of the Excavations
Tour of the Site
List of Publications
Index
Plan of the Archaeological Site

Editorial Reviews

"This is a very useful guidebook to what was once the civic and commercial centre of ancient Athens. The book is well organized and practical. It is small and light, yet it contains all the essential information needed to understand the Agora. The inclusion of maps, photographs (including aerial views), drawings and floor plans renders the identification of monuments easier for the visitor and is truly one of the strengths of this publication. This guidebook is an essential companion to the visitor of this fascinating site." Derek T. Irwin, BMCR 2010.12.13.

From the Publisher

This is a very useful guidebook to what was once the civic and commercial centre of ancient Athens. The book is well organized and practical. It is small and light, yet it contains all the essential information needed to understand the Agora. The inclusion of maps, photographs (including aerial views), drawings and floor plans renders the identification of monuments easier for the visitor and is truly one of the strengths of this publication. This guidebook is an essential companion to the visitor of this fascinating site.'

Bryn Mawr Classical Review - Derek T. Irwin