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[Agora Publication] Greek and Roman Coins in the Athenian Agora

Kleiner, F. S ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Over 75,000 coins have been found during excavations at the Agora, many minted in the city but others brought from Athens’s far-flung commercial contacts. In addition to the mostly bronze and copper coins ... 1975

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[Agora Publication] The Athenian Agora, a Short Guide to the Excavations

Camp, J ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... In a newly revised version of this popular site guide, the current director of excavations in the Athenian Agora gives a brief account of the history of the ancient center of Athens. The text has been ... 2003

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[Agora Publication] Socrates in the Agora

Lang, M ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... As far as we know, the 5th-century B.C. Greek philosopher Socrates himself wrote nothing. We discover his thoughts and deeds entirely through the writings of his followers, disciples who accompanied him ... 1978

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[Agora Publication] Mediaeval and Modern Coins in the Athenian Agora

Kleiner, F. S ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... From the thousands of pieces of Late Roman “small change” discovered trodden into beaten earth floors and dropped into wells to the hoards of 19th-century A.D. silver French francs discovered beneath modern ... 1978

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[Agora Publication] Gods and Heroes in the Athenian Agora

Camp, J ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Religion played a part in almost every aspect of civic life, so shrines, temples, altars, and dedications are conspicuous at almost every turn during a visit to the Agora. The author of this booklet shows ... 1980

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[Agora Publication] Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora

Mattusch, C. C ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The conspicuous Temple of Hephaistos, Greek god of metalworkers, prominently situated on the western side of the Agora, reflects the esteem in which bronzeworkers were held by the Athenians. Although many ... 1982

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[Agora Publication] Ancient Athenian Building Methods

Camp, J. Dinsmoor, Jr., W. B ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... While this booklet is illustrated solely with materials from the Athenian Agora, it also provides a concise introduction to building styles and techniques that will be useful to anyone interested in ancient ... 1984

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[Agora Publication] Birds of the Athenian Agora

Lamberton, R. D. Rotroff, S. I ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... As well as the Little Owl, or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks ... 1985