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The Agora of Iassos
The Agora of Iassos, reconstructed mainly during Hadrian’s time, its initial building must have started in the 4th century BC.
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Model of the Athenian Acropolis
A model of the Athenian acropolis in the 5th century BCE. The monumental Propylaea gives access to the Parthenon (centre) and the Erechtheion (left side). (Agora Museum, Athens)
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Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies came in two stages: from c. 460 to 446 and from 431 to 404 BCE. With battles at home and abroad, the long and complex conflict was damaging to both sides...
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Athenian Tribute List, 440 BCE
Athenian Tribute List Annus 15, 440 BCE
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Athenian Hoplites
A 3D representation of Athenian hoplites in battle. The Gorgon device on the central figure's shield was a typical feature of Greek shield design. In Greek mythology the stare of the Gorgon Medusa was said to turn people to stone...
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Athenian Silver Coin, 6th Century BCE
Athenian coin, silver, 550-546 BCE. Minted in the ancient Greek city-state of Athens, this silver coin depicts a Gorgon's head, a symbolic ward against evil also known as a "gorgoneion." On the reverse, not pictured...
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Athenian Propylaea Reconstruction
An illustration of the Propylaea or monumental gateway of the Athenian acropolis, 5th century BCE.
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Athenian Silver Tetradrachm
Athenian silver tetradrachm, depicting Athena on the obverse and an owl with an olive branch on the reverse, 479-454 BCE.
Alpha Bank Numismatics Collection, Kerkyra, Corfu.
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The Athenian Assembly
Remains of the Athenian Assembly on the Pynx
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Athenian Tribute List [Fragment]
Athenian Tribute List Annus 25, 430-429 BCE.