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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LMW_the-erechtheion_Athina-GR.html
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The elegant building of the Ionic order is called, according to later literary sources, Erechtheion from the name of Erechtheus, the mythical king of Athens. The construction started before the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War (4…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LMJ_a-the-propylaia-b-the-shrine-of-athena-hygieia-and-hygieia_Athina-GR.html
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A. The Propylaia
The Propylaia, the monumental entrance of the sanctuary of the Acropolis, was built at the west edge of the hill in the frame of the building programme of Perikles. The building's architect was Mnesikles, who a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LM1_ancient-corinth_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
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1. Temple of Apollo
2. Lechaion Road
3. Propylaia
4. Bema
5. Race Course
6. Heroon of the Crossroads
7. Underground Shrine
8. Central Shops
9. South Stoa
10. Bouleuterion
11. South Basilica
12. Julian Basilica
13. Pei…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LLN_archaeological-site-of-ancient-corinth_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Αρχαίας Κορίνθου
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Legend
1. Temple of Apo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LL2_archeological-area-filippi_Krinides-GR.html
Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Φιλίππων
1. Acropolis
2. Neapolhs Gate
3. Theatre
4. Sanctuary of Sylvanus
5. Sanctuary …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LK7_kolonos-hill-memorial_GR.html
Greek translation of text:
Ὦ ξεῖν', ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδ&…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJL_south-stoa_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
English Text:
The South Stoa, one of the largest porticoed buildings in ancient Greece, was built in the late 4th century B.C., to the south of the race track of Corinth. The excavation of it by the American School of Classical Studies was begu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJD_temple-e_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
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Standing 9.00 meters above the Forum, Temple E occupied as prominent a place in the Roman city as the Temple of Apollo.
In its first phase, the temple had stone foundations, probably with a triple crepis measuring 44.00 x 23.50…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LI9_peirene-fountain_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
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Peirene is one of the most important topoi in the urban landscape of both Greek and Roman Corinth. Human activity is attested in the area from the Neolithic period, and the first efforts in water management date to the Geometric p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LHU_lechaion-road_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
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Propylaie on the Lechaion Road
The Propylaia, the main entrance to the Forum, consisted of three archways; one main and two smaller ones. At the time of Pausanias the gilded bronze chariots of Helios and Phaethon stood on this …