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The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens: The History and Legacy of the Athenian Ci

Description: The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens by Charles River *Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading The center of political and commercial interaction in the Ancient Greek polis was the agora. The word essentially means a gathering place or an open space, and in all Greek city states, the agora was central to all aspects of daily life and commerce. As the agora developed as a civic space, particularly from the 6th century BCE onward in Athens, the architectural splendor of the buildings associated with it became an ever more obvious demonstration of the power and glory of Athenian democracy. In its earliest forms, an agora in maritime cities was invariably situated near the sea, while in inland urban centers, it was usually located at the foot of the hill that normally provided the citys ultimate defense. The agora was always the oldest part of any city and, as such, and as well as being the commercial hub of the area, also became the center of the religious and political life of the polis. In Homers time, an agora might have seats for the comfort of the citizens that had assembled to consult with one another. The citys oldest sanctuaries were always located either in or very close to the agora itself, and the first festive games were held in its open space. Roads to and from the city centered on the agora, and it was usually the starting point for any processions to the various sacred sites visited by the populace. The space itself was treated in much the same way as a temenos or sacred precinct. Originally, all public transactions were also carried out in the agora, but over time in larger cities, it became necessary to have specific buildings for many of these dealings. In Athens, for example, the Pnyx, adjacent to the Athenian Agora, was commandeered to host political meetings, and the Kerameikos, the oldest industrialized area of the city, developed right next to the Agora; together they comprised the very heart of commercial Athens. Buildings that developed to serve the political, religious, or commercial activities of the citizens were generally built around the agora rather than in it and helped to define the agora itself. These buildings would typically include law courts offices, formal feasting halls, and official meeting places. They were usually integrated using extended porticoes, or stoas, and it is these that came to dominate the architecture of the agora. The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens: The History and Legacy of the Athenian City Center and Assembly Gathering Space examines the history of the heart of Athenian life. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the agora like never before. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN1548485209 Pages 42 Language English Year 2017 ISBN-10 1548485209 ISBN-13 9781548485207 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-06-30 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Subtitle The History and Legacy of the Athenian City Center and Assembly Gathering Space Author Charles River Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128509229;

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