Close-up of the Herulian Wall, Athenian agora.
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Title
Close-up of the Herulian Wall, Athenian agora.
Subject
City walls--Greece-Athens--Pictorial works.
Library of Pantainos (Athens, Greece)
Library of Pantainos (Athens, Greece)
Description
In 267 AD the Heruli, a Germanic tribe from beyond the Danube, broke through Rome's defenses and made their way down into Greece, where they sacked the city, completely destroying the Library of Pantainos and other buildings. As a result, the Athenians built a new city wall of spoila and other available materials. This wall excluded most of the ancient agora. It also covered the east stoa of the Library of Pantainos.
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
April 17, 2013
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
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