The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion / Edition 1

by Diane Harris

Overview

The Parthenon and the Erechtheion, two of the best-known monuments of ancient Athens, were once filled with countless priceless treasures, from furniture and musical instruments to jewelry of gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for the first time the only evidence we have for this massive collection of ancient objets d'art—the annually inscribed inventories by Athenian officials. The author provides the first ever translations of these inscriptions, and comes to some important and exciting conclusions about the life and religion of ancient Athens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198149408
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	02/28/1996
Series:	Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology Series
Pages:	324
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.56(h) x 0.96(d)
Lexile:	1440L (what's this?)

About the Author

University of Cincinnati

Editorial Reviews

"...these lists will undoubtedly become standard reference points for future discussions and will be tremendously helpful in analyzing the inventories and treasures."—Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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