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…
Portion of the old cemetery that was integrated to the city of Athens.
The cemetery is crossed by a small stream and is now inhabited by turtles.
Fortified wall across the cemetery to defend Athens, first erected hastily in 479 BC to defend the city from the Spartians.
Part of the cemetery that remained outside the city wall, and kept its utilization as a burial ground.
Lycavettus hill in the background of the "street of the tombs" (original name unknown).
Stele of Hegeso, 5th century BC - Woman looking at jewels.
Acropolis in the background.
Sphinx crowning a grave stele, 560-550 BC.
Bull from a grave enclosure, stood high on a pedestal, 345-340 BC.