ATENE, Grecia - Ritratto di Ailius Verus (?) Dal II secolo d.C. Ailius Verus era Cesare, adottato come erede dell'imperatore Adriano. Morì troppo presto per succedergli. La Stoa di Attalos è una ricreazione degli anni '50 di un lungo padiglione che è stato originariamente costruito intorno al 150 a.C. Faceva parte dell'antica Agora (mercato). Oggi ospita il Museo dell'antica Agorà, che comprende oggetti in argilla, bronzo e vetro, sculture, monete e iscrizioni dal VII al V secolo a.C., oltre a ceramiche di epoca bizantina e alla conquista turca.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
18 maggio 2016
Ubicazione:
Stoa of Attalos, Athens, Attica, Greece
Altre informazioni:
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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