John McK. Camp II – författare

Religion permeated all aspects of civic life in ancient Athens, and its material traces—shrines, temples, altars and dedications—are visible throughout the Agora. This booklet explores the archaeological and historical evidence for religious activity in the civic centre of Athens, examining the worship of major Olympian deities as well as more localized and lesser-known cults. Special attention is given to heroes such as Theseus, one of the legendary founders of Athens, whose veneration often rivalled or even surpassed that of the Olympians in popular practice. Drawing on the finds from the Agora excavations, this study offers an accessible examination of the intersection between civic space and sacred practice. Illustrated in colour throughout. New updated edition.

A new and updated edition of this insightful booklet provides a concise introduction to the remarkable engineering and artistry of ancient Greek architecture. Focusing on the Athenian Agora, an unparalleled site for studying building techniques, the authors reveal how monumental temples, public structures, and private homes were conceived and constructed over a millennium. From financing and site preparation to quarrying, transport, and the ingenious use of tools and materials, every stage of ancient Athenian construction is illustrated through helpful photographs and drawings. Insights from the modern reconstruction of the Stoa of Attalos offer unique perspectives, helping to uncover the enduring legacy of Greek design and the diverse skills that shaped the iconic monuments of Athens.

A new and updated edition of this insightful booklet provides a concise introduction to the remarkable engineering and artistry of ancient Greek architecture. Focusing on the Athenian Agora, an unparalleled site for studying building techniques, the authors reveal how monumental temples, public structures, and private homes were conceived and constructed over a millennium. From financing and site preparation to quarrying, transport, and the ingenious use of tools and materials, every stage of ancient Athenian construction is illustrated through helpful photographs and drawings. Insights from the modern reconstruction of the Stoa of Attalos offer unique perspectives, helping to uncover the enduring legacy of Greek design and the diverse skills that shaped the iconic monuments of Athens.

A concise introduction to the workings of ancient democracy, The Athenian Citizen has been a bestseller since the original edition was first published almost 60 years ago by Mabel Lang. Using archaeological evidence from excavations at the heart of ancient Athens, this volume shows how tribal identity was central to all aspects of civic life, guiding the reader through the duties of citizenship as soldier in times of war and as juror during the peace. The checks and balances that protected Athenian society from tyrants, such as legal assassination and ostracism, are described. Selected inscriptions are illustrated and discussed, as are ingenious devices such as allotment machines and water clocks, which ensured fairness in the courts. The book ends with some of the lasting products of classical administration: the silver coins accepted around the known world and the standard weights and measures that continue to protect the consumer from unscrupulous merchants. Illustrated entirely in colour, with updates and revisions by the current director of excavations at the Agora, this edition of an acknowledged classic will inform and fascinate visitors and students for many years to come. (Greek language edition)