June 04, 2005
June 4 Photos: Neha
Nkosi poses before a reconstructed peribolos tomb, originally dated to the 4th century BC, that lined the path leading to the sacred precinct of Rhámnous.
The group sits on the steps of the Temple of Nemesis, dated to the later half of the fourth century BC. This temple is one of four buildings ascribed to the “Theseum architect.”
Jackie, Nkosi, Caleb, and Laura sit on top of the unfinished Doric column drums of the Temple of Nemesis.
Caleb stands before the remains of a small temple, dated to the early 5th century BC. This building may have functioned as a temple to the goddess Themis. This building was later converted into a either a treasury or storeroom.
Laura stands before the reconstructed columns of the Temple of Nemesis. This Doric peripteral temple featured a 6 x 12 column arrangement.
The group is pictured here examining the remnants of the cult base and statue of Nemesis. The statue of Nemesis was made out of Parian marble and is attributed to the sculptor Agorakritos. The top surface of the base featured Eleusinian limestone as well as marble.
Peter stands before one of the more impressive grave markers found lining the sacred way into the precinct of Rhámnous.
The reconstructed pediment of the Temple of Nemesis is seen here.
Ben stands before the large retaining wall for the terrace on which the precinct of Rhámnous is situated.
An aerial view of the remnants of the ancient deme of Rhámnous is pictured here.
Jackie stands beside one of the circular fortification towers found in the ancient town. It appears that this fortification tower was connected to a farming complex.
The remains of one of the houses of the ancient Rhámnous are seen here.
The excavated cist graves of the Early Helladic cemetery at Tsépi Vraná are seen here. Each grave was covered by dry-stone masonry, had an antae flanking the entrance, and a small dromos leading to the interior.
Multiple inhumations were discovered in each of the graves at this cemetery including the cist grave pictured here.
Jackie stands next to the remains of the marble trophy, erected at Mesosportissa, in honor of the Athenian victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490BC. The trophy consisted of an Ionic column, 10 meters in height, which was topped by a statue of Nike.
The stelai pictured here contains an inscription that relates to the local festival that was established at the Heraclea after the Battle of Marathon. The festival was established at the Heraclea since this was the site of Athenian camp preceding the battle.
Professor Rutter stands next to a copy of ‘the boy of Marathon,’ dated to around 340 B.C. The original bronze statue is located in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
One of the tumuli belonging to a Middle Helladic cemetery at Vranus is seen here. Each of the tumuli excavated at the site was encircled by stones and contained a second enclosure surround one or more shaft and cist graves.
The group listens to our guest lecturer, Steve Diamant, recount the details of Battle of Marathon at the site of the ‘Tomb of the Athenians.’ The victory of the Greeks against the Persians in this battle was regarded as one of the crowning moments in ancient Greek battle history.
We all pose for our last group shot on top of the ‘Tomb of the Athenians,’ a large tumulus that contained the skeletons of mostly young men. These are believed to be the remains of Athenian soldiers that died at the Battle of Marathon.