pa180017 The Kerameikos cemetery, with tombs dating back to 1200 BC. It was split by a wall in 478 BC, and half of it was integrated to the city and the other half kept...
The Kerameikos cemetery, with tombs dating back to 1200 BC. It was split by a wall in 478 BC, and half of it was integrated to the city and the other half kept…
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pa180050 Portion of the old cemetery that was integrated to the city of Athens.
Portion of the old cemetery that was integrated to the city of Athens.
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pa180055 The cemetery is crossed by a small stream and is now inhabited by turtles.
The cemetery is crossed by a small stream and is now inhabited by turtles.
pa180048 Fortified wall across the cemetery to defend Athens, first erected hastily in 479 BC to defend the city from the Spartians.
Fortified wall across the cemetery to defend Athens, first erected hastily in 479 BC to defend the city from the Spartians.
pa180038 Part of the cemetery that remained outside the city wall, and kept its utilization as a burial ground.
Part of the cemetery that remained outside the city wall, and kept its utilization as a burial ground.
pa180032 Lycavettus hill in the background of the
Lycavettus hill in the background of the "street of the tombs" (original name unknown).
pa180036 Stele of Hegeso, 5th century BC - Woman looking at jewels.
Stele of Hegeso, 5th century BC - Woman looking at jewels.
pa180037 Acropolis in the background.
Acropolis in the background.
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pa180020 Sphinx crowning a grave stele, 560-550 BC.
Sphinx crowning a grave stele, 560-550 BC.
pa180024 Bull from a grave enclosure, stood high on a pedestal, 345-340 BC.
Bull from a grave enclosure, stood high on a pedestal, 345-340 BC.
pa180033 On the street of the tombs.
On the street of the tombs.
pa180026 Objects found on the burial site.
Objects found on the burial site.
pa180027 Funerary urn.
Funerary urn.
pa180029 Hellenestic period (350-197 BC).
Hellenestic period (350-197 BC).
pa180030 Hellenistic period. Marble ossuary.
Hellenistic period. Marble ossuary.

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