Κοινότητα Αναγνωστών Βιβλίων - readers.gr

The ancient theatre of Vergina has been a monument of varying significance since its topography, form and excavation data agree with the historical evidence on the city in a way virtually impressive and mandatory. Its dating to the second half of the 4th century BC, its proximity to the palace and the Agora of Aigai as well as its wall and form all allow the scholar to refer to the dramatic events of Philip II's murder on the basis of the chronological sequence of its monuments.

This beautifully illustrated book offers an overview of the greatest archaeological sites and discoveries from ancient Greece. The contributors -a veritable who's who of the most venerable names in Creek archaeology- include both those who have excavated at the sites in question and scholars who have spent a lifetime studying the monuments about which they write. Presented here are the legendary sites of ancient Greece, including the Athenian Acropolis, Olympia, Delphi, Schliemann's Mycenae, and the Athenian Agora; the most iconic sculptures in the Greek world, such as t...