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1997.16.0277 (82-549)Fragmentary Byzantine sarcophagus as built into the narthex. 13th century.April 1961  
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1997.16.0157 (82-568)Ancient capital reused on the southwest column in the church.1955  
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1997.16.0139 (86-104)Plans and sections of window details. Scale 1:20.1969  
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1997.16.0140 (86-204)Longitudinal section through the church. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0141 (86-205)Plan of the roof. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0142 (86-206)Section through the narthex. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0143 (86-207)Restored plan of the church, Period I. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0144 (86-208)Elevations of windows. Scale 1:20.1969  
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1997.16.0145 (86-209)Elevation of the south end of the church. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0146 (86-211)Transverse section. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0147 (86-212)Elevation of the east end. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0148 (86-213)Transverse section, east end.1969  
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1997.16.0149 (86-215)Elevation of the west end. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0150 (86-216)Elevation of the north end. Scale 1:50.1969  
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1997.16.0278 (86-621)Drawing of the design on the sarcophagus.1971  
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2012.58.0498 (86-621)Drawing of the design on the sarcophagus.1971  
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1997.16.0130Church of the Holy Apostles (photo by G. Lambakis no. 1468-9).ca. 1890  
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2002.01.1884Restored plan of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.1885Plan of the roof of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.1886West end elevation of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.1887South elevation of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.1888East elevation of the Church of the Holy Apostles, ca 1000 A.D.1969  
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2002.01.1889North elevation of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.1890Transverse section through the Church of the Holy Apostles, looking east.1969  
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2002.01.1891Longitudinal section through the Church of the Holy Apostles, looking south.1969  
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2002.01.1892Section through the Narthex of the Church of the Holy Apostles, looking east.1969  
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2002.01.1893State section (A-A) through the Church of the Holy Apostles, looking east.1969  
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2002.01.1894Elevations of the windows of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1969  
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2002.01.2038Actual state plan of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1955  
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2002.01.2039Restored plan of Period III of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1971  
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2002.01.2040Restored plan of Period IV of the Church of the Holy Apostles.1954  
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2002.01.2080Plan, section, and elevation of the Altar screen from the Church of the Holy Apostles.1971  
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1997.16.0132 (LXII-97)View of the interior before excavation.20 Feb 1954  
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1997.16.0105 (LXV-15)Interior excavations: "original" west wall of the church: crosswall of Periods I-III.13 Mar 1954  
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1997.16.0257 (LXV-20)View of the interior before excavation: ceiling of the western end: Pantokrator in dome, Period IV.10 Mar 1954  
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1997.16.0107 (LXV-21)Interior excavation: vaulted tombs in the narthex.13 Mar 1954  
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1997.16.0108 (LXV-22)Interior excavation: showing west apse as discovered.13 Mar 1954  
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1997.16.0193 (LXV-30)Area to the east of the church, showing scarp of original ground level between modern paving and Roman floor.19 Mar 1954  
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1997.16.0159 (LXVI-11)Southeast corner of the narthex, after removing plaster and unblocking upper doorway.21 May 1954  
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1997.16.0160 (LXVI-19)Church after clearing to foundations.27 May 1954  
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1997.16.0111 (LXVI-29)Foundations of the northwest angle chamber.3 Jun 1954  
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1997.16.0196 (LXVI-34)View of the east end, after clearing the foundations on floor bedding of the Nymphaion. Original ground-level indicated in front of reinforcing of the foundations.10 Jun 1954  
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1997.16.0112 (LXVI-96)Central part of the sanctuary, with the Holy Table. Pre-church wall in foreground. Note the two ancient elements, a base (A 4203) and a Doric capital (A 4202).31 Jul 1954  
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2005.05.0153 (LXVII-25)The church after demolition of modern addition.17 Aug 1954  
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2005.05.0154 (LXVII-26)The church after demolition of modern addition.17 Aug 1954  
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1997.16.0118 (LXVII-81)Southwest column base before reinforcing foundations with concrete.12 Jan 1955  
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1997.16.0236 (LXVII-83)Vaulting of the southwest angle chamber.15 Jan 1955  
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1997.16.0120 (LXVII-85)East apse: 1. Pre-church wall; 2. Building level with lime-pit; 3. Possible bedding for original floor; 4. Bedding for intermediate floor; 5. Paving slabs of intermediate floor; 6. Level of modern floor.15 Jan 1955  
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1997.16.0122 (LXVII-87)North apse after removing cover slabs of grave and tomb. Back to front: Tombs 1 to 4.21 Jan 1955  
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1997.16.0164 (LXVII-94)Southeast window of the dome after unblocking, but before restoring to its original shape.31 Jan 1955  
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1997.16.0263 (LXXIV-22)Northeast segment of the dome where the frescoes have been destroyed, showing original masonry.18 Feb 1955  
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1997.16.0265 (LXXIV-24)Fresco of Aaron between the southeast and south windows of the dome, under the most recent painting.18 Feb 1955  
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1997.16.0171 (LXXIV-75)View of the narthex after the reconstruction of the vaults. Looking into the narthex through the reconstructed south window.9 Apr 1955  
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1997.16.0203 (LXXIX-1)View of the church with the narthex nearing completion.6 Jun 1955  
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1997.16.0175 (LXXIX-65)South gable before the beginning of repairs on the roof. Junction of the east apse and barrel vault.24 Oct 1955  
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1997.16.0176 (LXXIX-66)Roof of the narthex under construction.5 Nov 1955  
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1997.16.0177 (LXXIX-67)Windows of east apse and Diaconicon.5 Nov 1955  
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1997.16.0178 (LXXIX-68)Central doorway with original step block in place.5 Nov 1955  
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1997.16.0179 (LXXIX-97)Roof of the east vault after removing tiles.24 Nov 1955  
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1997.16.0180 (LXXIX-98)Roof of the east vault after removing tiles and filling over vault.24 Nov 1955  
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1997.16.0268 (LXXIX-100)Painting of St. Romanos in a niche in the northwest conch. 17th century.18 February 1955  
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1997.16.0282 (LXXV-4a)Lintel (Pentelic marble) of the side door in the west facade (Period I).ca. 1955  
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1997.16.0244 (LXXVI-17)Western barrel vault before repairs.16 May 1955  
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1997.16.0245 (LXXVI-18)Southwest pendentive, showing original construction.16 May 1955  
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1997.16.0246 (LXXVI-84)Semi-dome of the southwest angle chamber.23 Jun 1955  
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1997.16.0248 (LXXVI-98)Triangular vault of the southwest angle chamber.5 Jun 1955  
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1997.16.0279 (Section ΗΑ 282)Originally the northwest capital in the church, now standing in the church courtyard.1961  
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A 2492Iconostasis Lintel Fragmentsa) (ΗΑ 45) 29 July 1954 (ΗΑ 60) October 1954Byzantine 
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A 2509LintelJuly 1954  
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A 2523Brick with Cufic Drawing31 December 1954  
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A 2561Column FragmentJune 1955Byzantine 
 A 2562Capital FragmentJune 1955Byzantine 
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A 4201Iconostasis Closure Slab1954  
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A 4202Capital: DoricJune 19544th c. B.C. (?). 
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A 4203Base with Plinth: Ionic1954  
 A 5191Corinthian Capital   
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A 5192Leaf Capital: Lotus and Acanthus Capital   
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G 16Fragmentary Beaker3 June 1933  
 P 24718Jug with Sgraffito DecorationJanuary 1955  
 P 24719Jug with Sgraffito DecorationJanuary 1955  
 P 24720JugJanuary 1955  
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S 511Sarcophagus Fragmentsa), b) (Ν 58) 8 February, 18 February, 18 March 1935 c) (Ν 588) 29 April 1936Byzantine 
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T 3334Pellet with Seal Impression11 September 1953  
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Agora 20, s. 1The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles   
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Agora 20, s. 2, p. i    
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Agora 20, s. 3, p. ii    
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Agora 20, s. 4, p. iii    
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Agora 20, s. 5, p. iv    
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Agora 20, s. 6, p. v    
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Agora 20, s. 7, p. vi    
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Agora 20, s. 8, p. viiThe Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Preface20 June 1971  
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Agora 20, s. 9, p. viii    
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Agora 20, s. 10, p. ixThe Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Preface
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; List of Figures
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; List of Plates
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Abbreviations
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Introduction
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Earlier Remains
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Plan
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Foundations
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Masonry
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Ornamental Brickwork
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Columns
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Dome and the Vaults
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Roof
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Windows
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Doors
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Paving
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Wall Decoration
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Arcosolium
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Iconostasis
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The First Period; The Font
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Architectural Type
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Date
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Tombs
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Tombs; Human Skeletal Material from the Church
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Later Periods
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Later Periods; Period II
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Later Periods; Period III
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; The Later Periods; Period IV
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Conservation and Restoration
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Index
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Table of Contents; Plates
   
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Agora 20, s. 11, p. xThe Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; List of Illustrations
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; List of Illustrations ; Figures
The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; List of Illustrations ; Plates
   
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Agora 20, s. 12, p. xi    
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Agora 20, s. 13, p. xii    
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Agora 20, s. 14The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Abbreviations
ΑΒΜ; A.K. Orlandos, Ἀρχείον τῶν Βυζαντινῶν Μνημείων τῆς Ἐλλάδος, Athens
Ἀρχ. Ἐφ.; Ἀρχαιολογική Έφημερίς, Athens
B.N.J.; Byzantinisch-neugriechische Jahrbücher, Athens
Bouras, Manolada; Ch. Bouras, Ὴ Παλαιοπαναγιά Μανολάδος, Ἐπιστημονική Ἐπετηρίς τῆς Πολυτεχνικῆς τοῦ Ἀριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, IV, 1969, Salonica, pp. 233-266
ΔΙΕΕ; Δελτίον τῆς Ὶστορικῆς καί Ἐθνολογικῆς Ὲταιρείας, Athens
D.O.P.; Dumbarton Oaks Papers, Washington
ΔΧΑΕ; Δελτίον τῆς Χριστιανικῆς Ἀρχαιολογικῆς Ὲταιρείας, Athens
Ebersolt; J. Ebersolt, Monuments d' architecture byzantine, Paris, 1934
ΕΕΒΣ, Ἐπετηρίς Ὲταιρείας Βυζαντινῶν Σπουδῶν, Athens
ΕΜΜE; Εὺρετήριον τῶν Μεσαιωνικῶν Μνημείων τῆς Ὲλλάδος, Athens
Kambouroglou, Ὶστορία; D. Kampouroglou, Ὶστορία τῶν Ἀθηναίων. Τουρκοκρατία, Περίοδος πρώτη, 1458-1687, II, Athens, 1889
Krauthmeimer, Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture, Pelican History of Art, 1965
Lambakis, Mémoire; G. Lambakis, Mémoire sur les antiquités chrétiennes de la Grèce, Athens, 1902
Lenoir, L'Architecture; A. Lenoir, L'architecture monastique, I, Paris, 1852
Megaw, Chronology; H. Megaw, The Chronology of some Middle-Byzantine Churches, Annual of the British School at Athens, XXXII, 1931-1932, pp. 90-130
Millet, L' École grecque; Gabriel Millet, L' École dans l'architecture byzantine, Paris, 1916
Sotiriou Petraki; M. Petraki, Το Καθολικόν τῆς Μονῆς Πετράκη Ἀθηνῶν, ΔΧΑΕ, 1961, pp. 101-129
Stikas, H.L.; E. Stikas, Τό Οἰκοδομικόν Χρονικόν τῆς Μονῆς τοῦ Ὀσίου Λουκᾶ Φωκίδος, Athens, 1970
Travlos, Πολεοδομική; J. Travlos, Πολεοδομική Ἐξέλιξις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν, Athens, 1960
   
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Agora 20, s. 15, p. 1The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; Introduction
K.S. Pittakys, L' ancienne Athènes, 1835, pp. 43, 46, 48
Lenoir, L' architecture monastique, I, 1852, p. 252
A. Mommsen, Athenae christianae, 1868, pp. 24-25, 91-92
A.Choisy, L' art de bâtir chez les byzantins, 1883, pp. 132-133
A. Choisy, Histoire de l'architecture, II, 1889, pp. 34-35
G. Lambakis, Στοά, 12 August 1884, p. 3
G. Lambakis, Εβδομάς, 1884, p. 189, note 1β
G. Lambakis, Mémoire sur les antiquités chrétiennes de la Grèce, 1902, p. 12
Neroutsos, ΔΙΕΕ, ΙΙΙ, 1889, p. 74
Kambouroglou, Ὶστορία, II, 1889, p. 293
Kambouroglou, Παλαιά Ἀθῆναι, 1922, p. 160
O. Wulff, Die Baukunst, II, 1903, pp. 395, 481
A. Struck, Athen und Attika, 1911, p. 141
Th. Philadelpheus, Ὶστορία τῶν Ἀθηνῶν ἐπί Τουρκοκρατίας, 1902, I, p. 276
J. Strzygowski, Die Baukunst der Armenier, 1918, II, p. 798
G.T. Rivoira, Lombardic Architecture: Its Origin, Development and Derivatives (tr. G.McN. Rushforth), 1910, I, p. 187
A. Xyngopoulos, ΕΜΜΕ, I, pp. 77-79
Megaw, Chronology, passim
Ebersolt, Chap. X
Orlandos, ΑΒΜΕ, VII, 1951, and XI, 1969, pp. 65-66, 81-82
A. Frantz, Byzantion, XXIV, 1954, pp. 513-520
A. Frantz, The Middle Ages in the Athenian Agora, Picture Book No. 7, 1961, figs. 46-59
J. Travlos, Πολεοδομική, 1960, pp. 151, 155
J. Travlos, Χριστιανικαί Ἀθῆναι, in Θρησκευτική Ἠθική Ἐγκυκλοπαδεία, 1962, p. 738
Krautheimer, 1965, pp. 275-277
Propyläen Kunstgeschichte, III, Byzanz (Chatzidakis), 1968, p. 225 and fig. 148
Stikas, H.L., 1970, pp. 193
Kedrenos, II, 475 (Bonn)
Glykas, IV, 578-579 (Bonn)
Zonaras, XVII, 9
   
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Agora 20, s. 16, p. 2Mommsen, Athenae christianae, pp. 24-25
K.S. Pittakys, L' ancienne Athènes, 1835, p. 70
Kambouroglou, Ὶστορία, p. 293
L' architecture monastique, I, p. 252, fig. 163
Rapport fait par M. Albert Lenoir, architecte, sur son voyage dans le Levant pendant l'année 1836, Annales de la Société libre des Beaux-Arts, 1837
Lenoir, Instructions à l' usage des voyageurs en Orient: Monument de l' ère chrétienne, 1837
Homer A. Thompson, Activities in the Athenian Agora, Hesperia, 24, 1955, pp. 55-57
Hesperia, 25, 1956, pp. 65-66
Hesperia, 26, 1956, pp. 101-103
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1854
1876-1882
12 February 1954
3 September 1956
  
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Agora 20, s. 17, p. 3The Athenian Agora; Volume 20; The Church of the Holy Apostles; The Earlier Remains
A. Xyngopoulos, in ΕΜΜΕ, p. 79
Kambouroglou, Ὶστορία, pp. 293-294
E. Breton, Athènes, 1968, p. 182
A.W. Parsons, Hesperia, 12, 1943, pp. 250-251, and fig. 21, p. 222
A. Xyngopoulos, in ΕΜΜΕ, p. 103
Παλαιά Ἀθήνα, ἔκδοση Ἀσύλου Τέχνης, 1931, p. 65, fig. 44
Hesperia, 24, 1955, p. 59
Hesperia, 24, 1955, pp. 57-59