View north from high on the slopes of Areopagus down the Panathenaic Way. On the right of the road are remains of the Eleusinion and on the left remains of several large houses of late antiquity.
Sculpted base for a monument celebrating a victory in the apobates at the Panathenaic
Games, 4th century B.C. As the race made its way along the Panathenaic Way, the armed passenger was expected to jump on and off the moving chariot.
Southwest area of the Late Roman Fortification Wall, with Tower W2 in foreground. The Panathenaic Way at right, the Retaining Wall of the Eleusinion at left.
At right, the Late Roman Fortification Wall and the Panathenaic Way with Tower W2 visible in foreground. In center, the remains of the Retaining Wall with the Archaic building (not visible) beyond. Cf. 1997.15.0409 for detailed view of the same area.
