Garden Lore of Ancient Athens

Griswold, Ralph E.; Thompson, Dorothy B.

ISBN 10: 0876616082 / ISBN 13: 9780876616086

Published by American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Garden Lore of Ancient Athens
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876616082
• ISBN 13: 9780876616086
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the spring, the ground of the Agora archaeological park is covered in poppies and daisies while poplars and oaks shade many of the pathways. Some of these plants are wild and some were deliberately introduced to Athens in classical times. This booklet presents evidence for ancient horticulture in the Agora (for example, structured antique gardens were uncovered around the Temple of Hephaistos). Its color plates also provide a useful guide to identifying modern Greek vegetation.