Monastiraki in Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Attica, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Stoa of Attalos (159-138 B.C.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
1. Stoa of Attalos (159-138 B.C.) Marker
Captions: (top left) Restored view of the Ancient Agora and its enviorns; (upper right ) Plan of the Stoa of Attalos. A. Upper floor. B. Ground floor; (lower right) Plan of the Ancient Agora, 2nd cent. A.D.
(Text in Greek on the left side)
English:
The Stoa, on the east side of the Ancient Agora, was the gift of Attalos II, King of Pergamon, as a fragmentary inscription on the epistyle of its lower colonnade indicates:
"ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΑΤΤΑΛΟΣ ΑΤΤΑΛΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΜΩΝΙΔΟΣ".
"King Attalos, son of Attolas and of Queen Apollonis".
The building is 120m. wide and 20m. deep and had two floors with a second series of columns on the interior and 21 shops at the back of both floors. On the ground floor the exterior colonnade was Doric and the interior Ionic, without fluting. On the upper floor the exterior colonnade was Ionic and the interior had capitals of a Perganene type. The Stoa of Attalos was a place for Athenians to meet, walk and to do business. The Heruli in A.D. 267 destroyed it and its ruins were incorporated into the Late Roman Fortification Wall. The restoration, based on studies by the architect John Travlos, was carried out in 1953-1956 by the American
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.
Location. 37° 58.513′ N, 23° 43.44′ E. Marker is in Monastiraki, Attica, in Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Adrianou and Agiou Filippou. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monastiraki, Attica 105 55, Greece. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The East Side of the Ancient Agora and the Stoa of Attalos (within shouting distance of this marker); Odeion of Agrippa and Gymnasium or "Palace of the Giants" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Library of Pantainos (about 90 meters away); Church of the Holy Apostles (ca. A.D. 1000) (about 120 meters away); Temple of Apollo Patroos, Temple of Zeus Pharatrios and Athena Phratria, Benches or "Synedrion" (about 150 meters away); Water Clock (about 180 meters away); Temple of Hephaistos (about 210 meters away); The House on Panos Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monastiraki.
More about this marker. The Stoa of Attalos is located at the east side of the Ancient Agora site. The street intersection (above) is near the entrance
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
2. Stoa of Attalos
Regarding Stoa of Attalos (159-138 B.C.). stoa... in ancient Greek architecture, is a covered walkway or portico, commonly for public use. Early stoas were open at the entrance with columns, usually of the Doric order, lining the side of the building; they created a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere. -- Wikipedia
Also see . . . Agora Monument: Stoa of Attalos - ASCSA. Lining the east side of the Agora square is the Stoa of Attalos (Fig. 47), built during the reign of Attalos II of Pergamon (159–138 B.C.), who studied in Athens under the philosopher Karneades before becoming king. In a sense, this is a gift from a loyal alumnus, and what he gave the Athenians was a shopping mall. (Submitted on November 10, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 19, 2018
3. Stoa of Attalos, 2nd floor
Photographed By Ascsa
4. Stoa of Attalos before reconstruction
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5. Stoa of Attalos after reconstruction
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 10, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
