ATHÈNES, Grèce - deux bustes de portraits de matrons romains. Celui de gauche date de la AD du 3ème siècle, tandis que celui de droite date de la AD du 2ème siècle. Le STOA d'Attalos est une récréation des années 1950 d'un long pavillon construit à l'origine autour de 150 av. J.-C. Il faisait partie de l'ancienne Agora (marché). Il abrite maintenant le Musée de l'ancienne Agora, qui comprend des objets d'argile, de bronze et de verre, des sculptures, des pièces de monnaie et des inscriptions du 7ème au 5ème siècle avant J.-C., ainsi que des poteries de la période byzantine et de la conquête turque.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
18 mai 2016
Lieu:
Stoa of Attalos, Athens, Attica, Greece
Informations supplémentaires:
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is a significant cultural institution located in Athens, Greece. It is housed in the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, a large covered walkway originally built by King Attalos II of Pergamon in the 2nd century BC. The museum displays a vast collection of artifacts spanning from the Neolithic to the Post-Byzantine era, offering a comprehensive overview of life in ancient Athens. These exhibits offer valuable insights into various aspects of Athenian life, such as politics, economy, private life, religion, and art. Its collection includes pottery, sculptures, inscriptions, clay lamps, coins, and various other objects unearthed during excavations in the Agora, the city's ancient marketplace. The exhibits provide a narrative of Athens' transformation from a small village to a powerful city-state and eventually the heart of an empire. The Stoa of Attalos itself is an essential part of the museum experience. It was rebuilt in the 1950s by the American School of Classical Studies, following the exact dimensions of the original structure. Today, it stands as one of the most impressive examples of Hellenistic architecture, with its two-storey colonnade providing a stunning backdrop to the museum exhibits. A significant exhibit is a large clay water clock or clepsydra used in the nearby law courts. There's also an extensive collection of ostraka, pottery shards used in ostracism votes, a democratic practice where citizens voted to exile a person from the city for ten years. The museum also houses a large-scale model of the Agora as it would have appeared in the 2nd century AD, providing a bird's-eye view of the ancient city at its peak. The Museum of the Ancient Agora is a crucial resource for understanding the complex history and cultural heritage of Athens. It continues to be a significant point of interest for scholars, history enthusiasts, and tourists interested in ancient Greek history and culture.
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