“The Erechtheum seen from the west, as it might have appeared at the beginning of the fourth century BC. A sacrificial procession with a lamb for the sacrifice is approaching the sanctuary of Athena Polias.” (p.77); "[...] in 420 BC the...
“The Acropolis about 480 BC. The partly-built earlier temple of Athena stands on the southern edge, with the archaic temple of Athena Polias to the left.“ (caption, p.11)
“An aerial view of the Acropolis as it might have appeared at the beginning of the fourth century BC. Besides the important sanctuaries on the summit, many shrines dating back to the Bronze Age were located along the sides of the hill. / A-...
Architecture; Buildings; Social & civic facilities; Government facilities; Mints; Altars; Religious facilities; Temples; Stores & shops; Mercantile facilities; Commercial facilities; Markets; Social life; Houses; Dwellings; Residential...
“A reconstruction of the Agora in about 400 BC, seen from the east. […] In the bottom left hand corner is the Mint, with the south-east fountain house behind. Next to this is the South Stoa. The Pnyx assembly platform is above the stoa to the...
“Athens in the mid-fourth century BC. N4- Dromos, leading through the Kerameikos (the graveyard) to the Academy, L6- Dipylon Gate, N12- Piraeus Gate, H11- Agora, G16-Areopagus, C15-Acropolis, I19- Pnyx, G- Olympeion, B19- Kynosarges, B10-...
“A reconstruction of the Dipylon (left) and Sacred gates as they might have appeared in the fifth century BC, before the forward defences [defenses] (proteichisma) and moat were added.” (caption, p.18)
"In this view, the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II, with its famous Hanging Gardens, can be seen just behind and to the right of the Ishtar Gate, to the west of the Processional Way. The Marduk Ziggurat looms up in the far distance on the east...
Architecture; Buildings; Theaters; Open-air theaters; Cultural facilities; Sports & recreation facilities; Social & civic facilities; Religious facilities; Temples; Racetracks; Racetracks (Horse racing); Horse racing; Chariot racing;...
“A reconstructed view over the Campus Martius, where many of the entertainment buildings were constructed. In the foreground is the Theatre of Pompey with the Portico, and the Theatre of Balbus beyond. At the top of the picture, on the banks of...
