Garden Lore of Ancient Athens

Agora Picture Books

by Dorothy B. Thompson, Ralph E. Griswold

In the spring, the ground of the Agora archaeological park is covered in poppies and daisies while poplars and oaks shade many of the pathways. Some of these plants are wild and some were deliberately introduced to Athens in classical times. This booklet presents evidence for ancient horticulture in the Agora (for example, structured antique gardens were uncovered around the Temple of Hephaistos). Its color plates also provide a useful guide to identifying modern Greek vegetation.

Genres: History

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1963

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short booklet. I found it a bit too random and confusing.

[Angie]

This was a pretty neat, pretty niche pamphlet.