THE ATHENIAN AGORA: Excavations in the Heart...
THE ATHENIAN AGORA: Excavations in the Heart of Classical Athens by John M. Camp (Thames & Hudson: $22.50; 232 pp.). Athens was the birthplace of many of the beliefs that define Western civilization, and the agora was the center of ancient Athens: Citizens met in the market to exchange news, discuss ideas and argue philosophy. Yet when excavations began in 1931, its site was not even known. John Camp’s overview of the ongoing archeological work offers excellent background reading for anyone planning a vacation to Greece.
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