Attica
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Kerameikos Archaeological Site
Read more: Kerameikos Archaeological SiteKerameikos (Κεραμεικός, Ceramicus) is the area of ancient Athens where the potters had their workshops. The English word “ceramics” derives from this area. Today, Kerameikos is an important archaeological site northwest of the Agora and the Acropolis. It…
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The Kritios Boy Sculpture
Read more: The Kritios Boy SculptureThe Kritios Boy (or Kritian Boy). Marble. 1.17 m (3 ft 10 in) tall. Believed to be the creation of Kritios, the teacher of Myron. Circa 480 BCE. It was found in two parts at the Acropolis of…
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Lavrion Ancient Silver Mines
Read more: Lavrion Ancient Silver MinesLavrion (Λαύριον, Λαύριο, Lavrio, Laurio, Laurium, Laurion), is a rugged area in eastern Attica, near Athens, where the ancient silver mines are located. During the classical era, these silver veins were used to finance the formidable navy used to…
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Marathon Archaeological Museum
Read more: Marathon Archaeological MuseumThe Archeological Museum of Marathon is located in the small coastal town by the same name, and exhibits art and artifacts from various excavation sites in the vicinity. The area has been continually inhabited since the Stone Age…
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Marathon Archaeological Site
Read more: Marathon Archaeological SiteMarathon (Μαραθών, Μαραθώνας) area has yielded archaeological artifacts dating back to the Stone Age, but in modern times Marathon has become synonymous with the famous battle between the Athenians and the invading Persians where the outnumbered Greeks managed…
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Media: Penrose Acropolis Plates
Read more: Media: Penrose Acropolis PlatesAcropolis Drawings and Measurements by Francis Penrose, 1888Media: Penrose Acropolis Plates This is a collection of art and artifacts made of bronze in Ancient Greece. They were photographed in museums and archaeological sites. More Media Galleries: Related Pages
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Moschoforos (The Calf Bearer)
Read more: Moschoforos (The Calf Bearer)Moschoforos, or The Calf Bearer. Marble, 1.64 m tall, c. 560 BCE. Atributed to the sculptor Phaidimos. The statue was dedicated by Romvos (Rombos), and carries a sucrificial calf for Athena. The statue is unique in that it does…
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National Archaeological Museum in Athens
Read more: National Archaeological Museum in AthensThe National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest museum of Greece and home to some of the most significant artifacts from the entire country. With the amount of art on display, it can be considered an art…
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National Archaeological Museum in Athens: Classical 480 – 323 BCE
Read more: National Archaeological Museum in Athens: Classical 480 – 323 BCESome of the best examples of classical Greek art from excavations across the country and beyond are on exhibit at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The classical era is associated with the most important characteristics of what…
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National Archaeological Museum in Athens: Hellenistic, Roman 323 BCE – 200 CE
Read more: National Archaeological Museum in Athens: Hellenistic, Roman 323 BCE – 200 CEHellenistic and Roman art from excavations across the country is represented at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens with a plethora of renown sculptures and artifacts. The Hellenistic age begins with the death of Alexander the Great when…