The ancient circuit walls of Athens /
"Fortification walls have always been a significant component of cities and a typical landmark in the landscape of many European cities. In Athens, however, most remains of the ancient city-wall were revealed during rescue excavations, and remain hidden within the modern urban fabric and unknow...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin ; Boston :
De Gruyter,
[2020]
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| Summary: | "Fortification walls have always been a significant component of cities and a typical landmark in the landscape of many European cities. In Athens, however, most remains of the ancient city-wall were revealed during rescue excavations, and remain hidden within the modern urban fabric and unknown to the non-specialist. The purpose of this monograph is to highlight and enhance an important, yet mostly non-visible, fragmented and forgotten monument"-- |
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| Item Description: | Originally published in Greek in 2015, translated by Robert K. Pitt. |
| Physical Description: | vi, 448 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 414-438) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9783110633214 3110633213 |