The Athenian Agora: A Short Guide to the Excavations (Modern Greek)

Agora Picture Books

by John M. Camp

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 updated and expanded to cover the most recent archaeological discoveries, and the guide now features numerous color illustrations. Each monument still visible on the site is described in turn, and helpful maps and plans are a particular feature of this edition. Birthplace of democracy, the Agora remains one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world, and this is the essential companion for any visitor. Text in Modern Greek.

Genres: History

48 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

About the author

John Camp is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1968, and his M.A. (1972) and Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology (1977) from Princeton University. He has worked in the Athenian Agora since 1966, first as an excavator, later as assistant director, and now as the director, which he became in 1994.

Reviews

[Xaolaura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creo que después de leer esto estoy suficientemente cualificada como para hacerte un tour por el Ágora ateniense O.o

[David G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent self-directed guide. If you are going to visit the Ancient Agora and sincerely wish to understand what you are looking at, read this book before you go (about a 3-hour read start to finish), and then carry it with you around the excavations. Professor Camp knows that of which he speaks, but wears his learning lightly!