Inscriptions from the Athenian Agora
(Author) Benjamin D. MerittMany types of written records are found in the Agora, and this booklet presents a sample of the more than 10,000 inventoried inscriptions written on stone. The texts illustrated include diplomatic agreements, commemorative plaques for athletic victories, records of court judgements, boundary stones identifying different buildings, and fragmentary inscriptions featuring names (over 30,000 individual Athenians are now recorded).
Benjamin D. Meritt
Benjamin D. Meritt was a renowned classical scholar known for his meticulous study and translation of ancient Greek inscriptions. His most famous work, "The Athenian Agora," revolutionized the understanding of Athenian democracy and society. Meritt's precise and scholarly approach to literature continues to be a cornerstone of classical studies.
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