Ancient Agora Athens
The modern excavation of the agora in Athens began in part under the direction of T. Leslie Shear, Sr. of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. They continue to the present day, now under the direction of John McK Camp.
After the initial phase of excavation, in the 1950's, part of the agora was landscaped and the Stoa of Attalos was rebuilt to serve as museum and work space - it now houses all the finds from the site.
Ancient Agora
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From Apostolou Pavlou street continue to Andrianou street and you will end up in the Thission district and the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora.The heart of Athenian daily life, the Agora, was the chide meeting place and market throughout antiquity. It was constructed under Pericles and Kimon after the Persian wars and ran between the temple of Hephaistos and the stoa of Attalos.
After numerous changes and much rebuilding it fell into disuse during the Byzantine era and attracted little attention until archaeologists began their digs in 1931.
On the west side are the ruins of the Tholos Vouleuterion and Metroon.
Arcades - the stoa of Zeus, the Royal Stoa and the Stoa Poikile - encircled the area which was traversed diagonally by the Panatheniac Way, the ceremonial road.
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Ancient Agora
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Thission Hotels: Jason Inn
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Jason Inn is a 3 star hotel close to the old market place of Athens - the Agora - and facing Kerameikos Athens. Basic, clean accomodation, rooms with balconies, fully equiped bathrooms and aircondition. Right next to means of trasport (buses, train, Athens Metro) and also Athens nightlife of Psirri area. So wherether you visit Athens for sightseeing or entertainment and shopping Jasson Inn is a very nice hotel to stay at. Special rates also available. Thission Hotels: Ochre and Brown
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Ochre and Brown is a 4 star hotel in Thission area. Its 10 rooms are well taken care after, beautifully decorated and therefore the Ochre and Brown hotel is member of Avantgarde Hotels & of Epoque Hotels. The minimal decoration of this hotel along with the well trained staff makes Ochre and Brown hotel ideal for travellers searching special accomodation for their Athens stay. Moreover it is right next to all means of transport, so you will be able to move around Athens really easily if you choose this hotel for your vacations in Greece. Thission Hotels: Attalos Hotel
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Attalos has for years now hosted hundrends and thousands Athens visitors. The managment of Attalos hotel knows the secret of sucess therefore they have many satisfied guests everyday. It is a 3 star hotel in the very heart of Athens, in Thission area. Rooms are fully equipped and spacious ideal for short or longer states. The rates of Attalos hotel are very special and you can find here further discounts. Just right next to the central market, only 15 minutes walk away from Acropolis, Attalos hotel is a great choice whatever the reason of your visit in Athens is. Athens Guestbook
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