Among the sources for the ancient world which we are fortunate enough to have knowledge of, building accounts have a special place. Research on the Acropolis has yielded a number of such texts which testify to details of the construction or repair of both buildings and statues of the Acropolis. Visitors will be able to read these ancient marble testaments to the administration of public funds, at the Museum. They will discuss the needs which prompted their inscription in stone and their public display, and the channels that they open in our knowledge about the various aspects of ancient life. The presentation will be enhanced by the use of magnifying lenses and written and pictorial sources on digital tablets.

Information

Greek: 1 p.m.

English: Saturday talks can also be given in English, upon email request ([email protected])

Duration: 50 minutes

Participation:  Limited to 30 visitors per session. For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day. The gallery talk is free of charge. Only the admission fee to the permanent exhibition is required (5 euros). 

Meeting point: Information Desk