Garden Lore of Ancient Athens

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.

Summary

This booklet presents evidence for ancient horticulture in the Agora (for example, structured antique gardens were uncovered around the Temple of Hephaistos). Its colour plates also provide a useful guide to identifying modern Greek vegetation.

Product details

• Authors: Ralph E. Griswold, Dorothy B. Thompson
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.01.1963
• EAN: 9780876616086
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-608-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Weight: 70 g
• Illustrations: 41 b/w figs & 10 col figs.
• Series: Excavations of the Athenian Ag; Agora Picture Book; Excavations of the Athenian Ag
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity