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The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos. It is also the site where Musaeus was supposedly buried.
The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, , a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene.It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
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The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). Dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival. Amongst those to have competed are all of the renowned dramatists of the classical era, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. A stone-version of the theatre, which was built c. 325 BCE, seated between 14,000 to 17,000 spectators.[1] After this the theatre fell into disuse and little is recorded until 61 CE where there is evidence of major renovations done by the emperor Nero. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today.
The Theatre of Dionysus also eventually hosted meetings of the Athenian Ecclesia after the Pynx was deemed unsuitable.
Greek authorities announced on November 24, 2009 that they will partially restore the ruined marble theater. The Culture Ministry said the $9 million program is set for completion by 2015 and will include extensive modern additions to the surviving marble seats.
Philopappos monument is a two-storey structure, supported by a base. On the lower level there is a frieze representing Philopappos as a consul, riding on a chariot and led by lictors. The upper level shows statues of three men: of Antiochus IV on the left, of Philopappos in the centre and of Seleucus I Nicator, now lost, on the right.
In the niche below Philopappos is an inscription that says: Φιλόπαππος Επιφάνους Βησαιευς, ("Philopappos, son of Epiphanes of the deme of the Besa"). This was the name Philopappos carried as an Athenian citizen. In the niche left of Philopappos, an inscription in Latin, records Philopappos titles, honors and his career as a Roman magistrate: "Caius Iulius Antiochus Philopappos, son of Caius, of the Fabian tribe, consul and Arval brother, admitted to the praetorian rank by the emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan Optumus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus". On the right niche of Philopappos once read a Greek inscription (now the base is only preserved): Βασιλεύς Αντίοχος Φιλόπαππος Βασιλέως Επιφανούς Αντιόχου ("King Antiochus Philopappos, son of King Epiphanes, son of Antiochus").
Below the statue of Antiochus IV, Philopappos' paternal grandfather, is an inscription that states "King Antiochus son of King Antiochus". This inscription honors Antiochus IV and his late father, the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Commagene, King Antiochus III Epiphanes. When Antiochus III died in 17, Commagene was annexed by the Roman Emperor Tiberius and became apart of the Roman Empire. Below the statue of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire from whom the Commagene kings claimed descent, stood another inscription, now lost. The traveller Cyriacus of Ancona wrote in his memoir that underneath th inscription stated "King Seleucus Nicator, son of Antiochus".
The monument measures 9.80 m × 9.30 m, and contains Philopappos burial chamber. The structure is built of white Pentelic marble on a socle 3.08 m high, made of poros marble and veneered with slabs of Hymettian marble. The north side of Philopappos monument bears lavish architectural decorations.
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In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met and discussed about city matters and any other subject that required discussion. Pnyx is the place where democracy was born and citizens had the right to express their opinions to other fellow citizens.
The history of the area starts from ancient Greek mythology as the place where Theseus defeated the Amazons. But the site is widely known for the Pnyx, the place where citizens of Athens gathered to discuss important city matters and this gathering was known as 'ecclesia tou dimou', the first democratic element in world history. From 6th B.C. until 4th B.C. many great Athenian citizens talked and expressed their views about matters that concerned the city itself as well as it's position in politics with other city-states. Also, in this area, one can see the remains of the ancient demos of Koile, an important trade route that connected ancient Athens with the port of Piraeus protected by the long walls of Athens that were constructed by Themistocles to protect Athens and it's trade port of Piraeus by any attacking army invading Attica.
Philopappos Monument was a ceremonial mausoleum dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, an honoured citizen of the city of Athens. Ancient Athenians in order to comemmorate his memory erected a tomb structure on Mouseion Hill, where after centuries was best known as Philopappos Hill.
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Philopappos Monument
The Philopappos Monument (Greek: Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου) is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, (Greek: Γάιος Ιούλιος Αντίοχος Επιφανής Φιλόπαππος, 65–116 AD), a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
Origins
Philopappos died in 116, and his death caused great grief to his sister Julia Balbilla, citizens of Athens and possibly to the imperial family. As a dedication to honor the memory of Philopappos, Balbilla with the citizens of Athens erected a tomb structure on Mouseion Hill near the Acropolis of Athens. His marble tomb monument is still known as the Philopappos Monument, and the hill is today known as Philopappos Hill (Λόφος Φιλοπάππου).
The Greek geographer Pausanias (Description of Greece, I.25.8), describes Philopappos’ grand tomb as a monument built for a Syrian man. The monument was built on the same site where Musaios or Musaeus, a 6th-century BC priestly poet and mystical seer, was held to have been buried. The location of this tomb, opposite the Acropolis and within formal boundaries of the city, shows the high position Philopappos had within Athenian society.
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Philopappos
Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus (Greek: Γάϊος Ἰούλιος Ἀντίοχος Ἐπιφανής Φιλόπαππος; 65–116), was a Prince of the Kingdom of Commagene who lived in the Roman Empire during the 1st century and 2nd century. He was one of the most prominent Greeks who lived in the Roman Empire.
Ancestry, family and early life
Philopappos was a man of aristocratic and well-connected origins. He was the first-born son of the Greek prince of Commagene, Gaius Julius Archelaus Antiochus Epiphanes and an Egyptian Greek woman called Claudia Capitolina. His younger sister and only sibling was the poetess and friend to Roman Emperor Hadrian and Roman Empress Vibia Sabina, Julia Balbilla.
Philopappos’ parents were distantly related. The paternal grandmother of Claudia Capitolina was Greek Princess Aka II of Commagene, who was a great granddaughter of King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene, while his father was the first-born son of King Antiochus IV of Commagene and his wife Queen Julia Iotapa of Commagene. Antiochus IV and Iotapa were direct descendants of Antiochus I Theos.
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Athens (/ˈæθᵻnz/;Modern Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [[aˈθina]], Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι Athēnai), is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years, and the earliest human presence around the 11th–7th centuries BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2015, Athens was ranked the world's 29th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
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The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos. It is also the site where Musaeus was supposedly buried. -
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome. -
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The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, , a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene.It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): This photo was taken by Eusebius (Guillaume Piolle). Feel free to reuse it, but always credit me as the author as specified below. License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0) Author(s): Eusebius (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Eusebius) ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- This channel is dedicated to make Wikipedia, one of the biggest knowledge databases in the world available to people with limited vision. Article available under a Creative Commons license Image source in video -
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The theatre of Dionysus and Philopappos hill (Αθήνα/Athens)The theatre of Dionysus and Philopappos hill (Αθήνα/Athens)
The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). Dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival. Amongst those to have competed are all of the renowned dramatists of the classical era, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. A stone-version of the theatre, which was built c. 325 BCE, seated between 14,000 to 17,000 spectators.[1] After this the theatre fell into disuse and little is recorded until 61 CE where there is evidence of major renovations done by the emperor Nero. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today. The Theatre of Dionysus also eventually hosted meetings of the Athenian Ecclesia after the Pynx was deemed unsuitable. Greek authorities announced on November 24, 2009 that they will partially restore the ruined marble theater. The Culture Ministry said the $9 million program is set for completion by 2015 and will include extensive modern additions to the surviving marble seats. Philopappos monument is a two-storey structure, supported by a base. On the lower level there is a frieze representing Philopappos as a consul, riding on a chariot and led by lictors. The upper level shows statues of three men: of Antiochus IV on the left, of Philopappos in the centre and of Seleucus I Nicator, now lost, on the right. In the niche below Philopappos is an inscription that says: Φιλόπαππος Επιφάνους Βησαιευς, ("Philopappos, son of Epiphanes of the deme of the Besa"). This was the name Philopappos carried as an Athenian citizen. In the niche left of Philopappos, an inscription in Latin, records Philopappos titles, honors and his career as a Roman magistrate: "Caius Iulius Antiochus Philopappos, son of Caius, of the Fabian tribe, consul and Arval brother, admitted to the praetorian rank by the emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan Optumus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus". On the right niche of Philopappos once read a Greek inscription (now the base is only preserved): Βασιλεύς Αντίοχος Φιλόπαππος Βασιλέως Επιφανούς Αντιόχου ("King Antiochus Philopappos, son of King Epiphanes, son of Antiochus"). Below the statue of Antiochus IV, Philopappos' paternal grandfather, is an inscription that states "King Antiochus son of King Antiochus". This inscription honors Antiochus IV and his late father, the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Commagene, King Antiochus III Epiphanes. When Antiochus III died in 17, Commagene was annexed by the Roman Emperor Tiberius and became apart of the Roman Empire. Below the statue of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire from whom the Commagene kings claimed descent, stood another inscription, now lost. The traveller Cyriacus of Ancona wrote in his memoir that underneath th inscription stated "King Seleucus Nicator, son of Antiochus". The monument measures 9.80 m × 9.30 m, and contains Philopappos burial chamber. The structure is built of white Pentelic marble on a socle 3.08 m high, made of poros marble and veneered with slabs of Hymettian marble. The north side of Philopappos monument bears lavish architectural decorations. (wikipedia) VALPARD FILMS http://valpardfilms.awardspace.com -
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In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met and discussed about city matters and any other subject that required discussion. Pnyx is the place where democracy was born and citizens had the right to express their opinions to other fellow citizens. The history of the area starts from ancient Greek mythology as the place where Theseus defeated the Amazons. But the site is widely known for the Pnyx, the place where citizens of Athens gathered to discuss important city matters and this gathering was known as 'ecclesia tou dimou', the first democratic element in world history. From 6th B.C. until 4th B.C. many great Athenian citizens talked and expressed their views about matters that concerned the city itself as well as it's position in politics with other city-states. Also, in this area, one can see the remains of the ancient demos of Koile, an important trade route that connected ancient Athens with the port of Piraeus protected by the long walls of Athens that were constructed by Themistocles to protect Athens and it's trade port of Piraeus by any attacking army invading Attica. Philopappos Monument was a ceremonial mausoleum dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, an honoured citizen of the city of Athens. Ancient Athenians in order to comemmorate his memory erected a tomb structure on Mouseion Hill, where after centuries was best known as Philopappos Hill. -
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The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos. It is also the site where Musaeus was supposedly buried.
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, , a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene.It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): This photo was taken by Eusebius (Guillaume Piolle). Feel free to reuse it, but always credit me as the author as specified below. License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0) Author(s): Eusebius (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Eusebius) ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- This channel is dedicated to make Wikipedia, one of the biggest knowledge databases in the world available to people with limited vision. Article available under a Creative Commons lice...
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The theatre of Dionysus and Philopappos hill (Αθήνα/Athens)
The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). Dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival. Amongst those to have competed are all of the renowned dramatists of the classical era, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. A stone-version of the theatre, which was built c. 325 BCE, seated between 14,000 to 17,000 spectators.[1] After this the theatre fell into disuse and little is recorded until 61 CE where there is evidence of major renovations done by the emperor Nero. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today. The Theatre of Dionysus also eventually hosted m...
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In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met and discussed about city matters and any other subject that required discussion. Pnyx is the place where democracy was born and citizens had the right to express their opinions to other fellow citizens. The history of the area starts from ancient Greek mythology as the place where Theseus defeated the Amazons. But the site is widely known for the Pnyx, the place where citizens of Athens gathered to discuss important city matters and this gathering was known as 'ecclesia tou dimou', the first democratic element in world history. From 6th B.C. until 4th B.C. many great Athenian citizens talked and expressed their views about matters ...
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The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and...
The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos. It is also the site where Musaeus was supposedly buried.
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The Philopappos Monument is located on Philopappos Hill, near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built some time between 114 and 116 C.E. as a monument and tomb of Caius Julius Antiochos Philopappos. It is also the site where Musaeus was supposedly buried.
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb b...
The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, , a prince from th...
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, , a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene.It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
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The theatre of Dionysus and Philopappos hill (Αθήνα/Athens)
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The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("D...
The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). Dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival. Amongst those to have competed are all of the renowned dramatists of the classical era, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. A stone-version of the theatre, which was built c. 325 BCE, seated between 14,000 to 17,000 spectators.[1] After this the theatre fell into disuse and little is recorded until 61 CE where there is evidence of major renovations done by the emperor Nero. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today.
The Theatre of Dionysus also eventually hosted meetings of the Athenian Ecclesia after the Pynx was deemed unsuitable.
Greek authorities announced on November 24, 2009 that they will partially restore the ruined marble theater. The Culture Ministry said the $9 million program is set for completion by 2015 and will include extensive modern additions to the surviving marble seats.
Philopappos monument is a two-storey structure, supported by a base. On the lower level there is a frieze representing Philopappos as a consul, riding on a chariot and led by lictors. The upper level shows statues of three men: of Antiochus IV on the left, of Philopappos in the centre and of Seleucus I Nicator, now lost, on the right.
In the niche below Philopappos is an inscription that says: Φιλόπαππος Επιφάνους Βησαιευς, ("Philopappos, son of Epiphanes of the deme of the Besa"). This was the name Philopappos carried as an Athenian citizen. In the niche left of Philopappos, an inscription in Latin, records Philopappos titles, honors and his career as a Roman magistrate: "Caius Iulius Antiochus Philopappos, son of Caius, of the Fabian tribe, consul and Arval brother, admitted to the praetorian rank by the emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan Optumus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus". On the right niche of Philopappos once read a Greek inscription (now the base is only preserved): Βασιλεύς Αντίοχος Φιλόπαππος Βασιλέως Επιφανούς Αντιόχου ("King Antiochus Philopappos, son of King Epiphanes, son of Antiochus").
Below the statue of Antiochus IV, Philopappos' paternal grandfather, is an inscription that states "King Antiochus son of King Antiochus". This inscription honors Antiochus IV and his late father, the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Commagene, King Antiochus III Epiphanes. When Antiochus III died in 17, Commagene was annexed by the Roman Emperor Tiberius and became apart of the Roman Empire. Below the statue of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire from whom the Commagene kings claimed descent, stood another inscription, now lost. The traveller Cyriacus of Ancona wrote in his memoir that underneath th inscription stated "King Seleucus Nicator, son of Antiochus".
The monument measures 9.80 m × 9.30 m, and contains Philopappos burial chamber. The structure is built of white Pentelic marble on a socle 3.08 m high, made of poros marble and veneered with slabs of Hymettian marble. The north side of Philopappos monument bears lavish architectural decorations.
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The Theatre of Dionysus was a major open-air theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Acropolis and forming part of the temenos of "Dionysus Eleuthereus" ("Dioe Liberator"). Dedicated to the god of wine and fertility, it hosted the City Dionysia festival. Amongst those to have competed are all of the renowned dramatists of the classical era, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. A stone-version of the theatre, which was built c. 325 BCE, seated between 14,000 to 17,000 spectators.[1] After this the theatre fell into disuse and little is recorded until 61 CE where there is evidence of major renovations done by the emperor Nero. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today.
The Theatre of Dionysus also eventually hosted meetings of the Athenian Ecclesia after the Pynx was deemed unsuitable.
Greek authorities announced on November 24, 2009 that they will partially restore the ruined marble theater. The Culture Ministry said the $9 million program is set for completion by 2015 and will include extensive modern additions to the surviving marble seats.
Philopappos monument is a two-storey structure, supported by a base. On the lower level there is a frieze representing Philopappos as a consul, riding on a chariot and led by lictors. The upper level shows statues of three men: of Antiochus IV on the left, of Philopappos in the centre and of Seleucus I Nicator, now lost, on the right.
In the niche below Philopappos is an inscription that says: Φιλόπαππος Επιφάνους Βησαιευς, ("Philopappos, son of Epiphanes of the deme of the Besa"). This was the name Philopappos carried as an Athenian citizen. In the niche left of Philopappos, an inscription in Latin, records Philopappos titles, honors and his career as a Roman magistrate: "Caius Iulius Antiochus Philopappos, son of Caius, of the Fabian tribe, consul and Arval brother, admitted to the praetorian rank by the emperor Caesar Nerva Trajan Optumus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus". On the right niche of Philopappos once read a Greek inscription (now the base is only preserved): Βασιλεύς Αντίοχος Φιλόπαππος Βασιλέως Επιφανούς Αντιόχου ("King Antiochus Philopappos, son of King Epiphanes, son of Antiochus").
Below the statue of Antiochus IV, Philopappos' paternal grandfather, is an inscription that states "King Antiochus son of King Antiochus". This inscription honors Antiochus IV and his late father, the last independent ruler of the Kingdom of Commagene, King Antiochus III Epiphanes. When Antiochus III died in 17, Commagene was annexed by the Roman Emperor Tiberius and became apart of the Roman Empire. Below the statue of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire from whom the Commagene kings claimed descent, stood another inscription, now lost. The traveller Cyriacus of Ancona wrote in his memoir that underneath th inscription stated "King Seleucus Nicator, son of Antiochus".
The monument measures 9.80 m × 9.30 m, and contains Philopappos burial chamber. The structure is built of white Pentelic marble on a socle 3.08 m high, made of poros marble and veneered with slabs of Hymettian marble. The north side of Philopappos monument bears lavish architectural decorations.
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Philopappos Hill, Athens, Greece
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GREECE - Athens - Philopappos Hill
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Tai chi and a local Greek acoustic band practising at the birth place of democrascy
Tai chi and a local Greek acoustic band practising at the birth place of democrascy
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Tai chi and a local Greek acoustic band practising at the birth place of democrascy
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A walk to Pnyx - Philopappos Hill, Athens Greece
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In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met an...
In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met and discussed about city matters and any other subject that required discussion. Pnyx is the place where democracy was born and citizens had the right to express their opinions to other fellow citizens.
The history of the area starts from ancient Greek mythology as the place where Theseus defeated the Amazons. But the site is widely known for the Pnyx, the place where citizens of Athens gathered to discuss important city matters and this gathering was known as 'ecclesia tou dimou', the first democratic element in world history. From 6th B.C. until 4th B.C. many great Athenian citizens talked and expressed their views about matters that concerned the city itself as well as it's position in politics with other city-states. Also, in this area, one can see the remains of the ancient demos of Koile, an important trade route that connected ancient Athens with the port of Piraeus protected by the long walls of Athens that were constructed by Themistocles to protect Athens and it's trade port of Piraeus by any attacking army invading Attica.
Philopappos Monument was a ceremonial mausoleum dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, an honoured citizen of the city of Athens. Ancient Athenians in order to comemmorate his memory erected a tomb structure on Mouseion Hill, where after centuries was best known as Philopappos Hill.
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In the center of Athens, near Acropolis are located the archaeological sites of Pnyx and Philopappos monument. Pnyx was the place where ancient Athenians met and discussed about city matters and any other subject that required discussion. Pnyx is the place where democracy was born and citizens had the right to express their opinions to other fellow citizens.
The history of the area starts from ancient Greek mythology as the place where Theseus defeated the Amazons. But the site is widely known for the Pnyx, the place where citizens of Athens gathered to discuss important city matters and this gathering was known as 'ecclesia tou dimou', the first democratic element in world history. From 6th B.C. until 4th B.C. many great Athenian citizens talked and expressed their views about matters that concerned the city itself as well as it's position in politics with other city-states. Also, in this area, one can see the remains of the ancient demos of Koile, an important trade route that connected ancient Athens with the port of Piraeus protected by the long walls of Athens that were constructed by Themistocles to protect Athens and it's trade port of Piraeus by any attacking army invading Attica.
Philopappos Monument was a ceremonial mausoleum dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos, an honoured citizen of the city of Athens. Ancient Athenians in order to comemmorate his memory erected a tomb structure on Mouseion Hill, where after centuries was best known as Philopappos Hill.
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Cute turtle on Philopappos Hill, Athens
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Visit Athens City Guide
The following is our Visit Athens Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (20 suggestions) along with extended footage from two separate vlogs (Our favorite Greek Cuisine in Athens, Greece & Greek Street Food in Athens, Greece). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbackpacker twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatBackpacker SAMUEL: blog: http://nomadicsamuel.com/ faceb...
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20 Things to do in Athens Greece Travel Guide
Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe, lots of art, and great food. This video guide will showcase 20 things to do in Athens, Greece: GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpacker/ facebook: ...
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Top 10 Must Visit Places in Athens, Greece
Top 10 Must Visit Places in Athens, Greece according to DK Travel Guide 10. Temple of Olympian Zeus The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD some 638 years after the project had begun. 9. Filopappos Hill The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest ...
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Athens Vlog: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Filopappou Hill Day & Night!
** Please expand the description box for itinerary & music details** www.instagram.com/timandglo May 29, 2015 Lunch at Souvlaki Kostas National Garden Temple of Olympian Zeus and Arch of Hadrian City View from Filopappou Hill MUSIC: Coming soon... Levitate (feat. Joe Erickson) by JPB https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsounds/jpb-levitate-feat-joe-erickson-ncs-release Adventures (feat. Alexsa Lusander) by William Ekh https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsounds/william-ekh-adventures-feat-alexa-lusader-ncs-release
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37. Monument of Philopappos, Athens
The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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View of Athens from Filopappos Hill
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Plaka & Syntagma (Αθήνα/Athens by night)
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the picturesque old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. During the early modern age and until the early 20th century Plaka was noted at the time as the "Albanian quarter" of Athens[1][2][3][4][5] It is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year, and is under strict zoning and conservation regulations, being the only neighborhood in Athens where all utilities (water, power, cable television, telephone, internet, and sewage) lie underground in fully accessible, custom-made tunnelling. Motor vehicles are not allowed in Plaka, and most stree...
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Visit Athens City Guide
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The following is our Visit Athens Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (20 suggestions) along with extended footage from two sepa...
The following is our Visit Athens Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (20 suggestions) along with extended footage from two separate vlogs (Our favorite Greek Cuisine in Athens, Greece & Greek Street Food in Athens, Greece).
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Athens City Guide (20 things to do in the city)
1) Parthenon
2) Erechtheion
3) The Philopappos Monument
4) Traditional Greek Food (Moussaka, Greek Salad & Saganaki)
5) Mount Lycabettus
6) Views of Athens at night
7) Temple of Zeus at Olympia
8) Arch of Hadrian
9) Monastiraki Flea Market
10) Greek Street Food (Souvlaki & Gyro Pita)
11) Psirri Street Art
12) Kerameikos Cemetery
13) Changing of the Guard
14) National Garden
15) Agora Athens Central Market
16) Agora
17) Acropolis Museum
18) Plaka
19) Hadrian's Library
20) Greek Cooking Class
Our Athens Travel Guide features some of the best things to do in the city including sections featuring nightlife, arts, museums and entertainment along with restaurants and street food worth sampling. You'll find our guide offers more than what is typically featured in a tourism brochure.
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Athens City Guide (20 things to do in the city)
1) Parthenon
2) Erechtheion
3) The Philopappos Monument
4) Traditional Greek Food (Moussaka, Greek Salad & Saganaki)
5) Mount Lycabettus
6) Views of Athens at night
7) Temple of Zeus at Olympia
8) Arch of Hadrian
9) Monastiraki Flea Market
10) Greek Street Food (Souvlaki & Gyro Pita)
11) Psirri Street Art
12) Kerameikos Cemetery
13) Changing of the Guard
14) National Garden
15) Agora Athens Central Market
16) Agora
17) Acropolis Museum
18) Plaka
19) Hadrian's Library
20) Greek Cooking Class
Our Athens Travel Guide features some of the best things to do in the city including sections featuring nightlife, arts, museums and entertainment along with restaurants and street food worth sampling. You'll find our guide offers more than what is typically featured in a tourism brochure.
This is part of our Greece travel video series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Greek culture, Greek arts, Greek foods, Greek religion, Greek cuisine and Greek people.
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20 Things to do in Athens Greece Travel Guide
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Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit ...
Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe, lots of art, and great food. This video guide will showcase 20 things to do in Athens, Greece:
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1) Parthenon (Παρθενών - Παρθενώνας)
2) Erechtheion (Erechtheum) Ἐρέχθειον - Ερέχθειο)
3) The Philopappos Monument (Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου) on Mouseion Hill
4) Traditional Greek Food (Greek Salad, Saganaki and Moussaka)
5) Mount Lycabettus (Lykabettos or Lykavittos - Λυκαβηττός)
6) Night views of Athens
7) Temple of Zeus at Olympia
8) Arch of Hadrian (Αψίδα του Αδριανού - Hadrian's Gate)
9) Monastiraki Flea Market & Vintage Market
10) Greek Street Food (Souvlaki - σουβλάκι and Gyro Pita - γύρος)
11) Street Art in Psirri (Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri - Ψυρρή ή Ψυρή)
12) Kerameikos Cemetery (Νεκροταφείο Κεραμικού)
13) Changing of the Guard
14) National Garden (Royal Garden - Εθνικός Κήπος)
15) Athens Central Market - Agora
16) Agora (Ἀγορά Agorá)
17) Acropolis Museum (Μουσείο Ακρόπολης)
18) Plaka (Pláka - Πλάκα)
19) Hadrian's Library
20) Greek Cooking Class (Learning how to make Greek Food and Greek Cuisine)
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We sincerely hope this travel guide to Athens, Greece is a good primer and introduction to Greek culture, Greek Food (Greek Cuisine), and numerous attractions and things to do and see in the city. We cover arts, entertainment, museums and architecture we feel is worth exploring. In terms of tourism this travel video attempts to take you to all of the famous sites as well as many of the off-the-beaten-path spots you may have otherwise missed out on.
Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athína - Ἀθῆναι)
20 Things to do in Athens Greece Top Attractions Travel Guide Transcript:
Well, good afternoon from sunny Athens. We are currently exploring the Greek capital. We recently actually spent a few days traveling around Meteora and now we're finishing up our trip here in Athens. We've got two full days to explore the city which isn't a lot of time but we're going to try to do our best.
Our first stop was one of the most recognized sights in Athens - the Parthenon, which was dedicated to the goddess Athena who was seen as the patron of Athens.
After sunset we lingered atop Mount Lycabettus for some night views of the city before taking the funicular down to the bottom. Seeing the Acropolis all lit up at night was a pretty cool sight!
Next up we visited the Temple of Zeus which once housed the statue of Zeus, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
When it comes to shopping, there are a few different options. We made our way to Monastiraki, which is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. Here we visited both the Flea Market and the antique shops in the area.
The Agora was the central spot in ancient Greek city-states, and it is where people gathered.
So we are wrapping up our time here in Athens. Any surprises or final thoughts to share? Yeah, something that really surprised me were just the amount of stray animals that I saw on the streets.
I also thought there was really good dining options as well. We had a number of really good Greek meals and also some really good International food too.
Final thoughts, I think this is a really underrated capital in Europe. A lot like Warsaw in Poland so if you have an opportunity to visit Athens in Greece definitely do so.
So what did you think of Athens? Well, I thought it was a really cool city and I actually had a great time here. It kind of reminded me a little bit of Tel Aviv with the Mediterranean feel but also Berlin because it is very artsy and gritty. So it's a really cool place to check out. Great food, lots of attractions. You have a mix of antiquity with urban.
And that's a wrap for Athens! We hope you enjoyed this city guide and that it'll come in handy when you plan your own trip.
This is part of our Travel in Greece series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Greek culture, Greek arts, Greek foods & Greek cuisine.
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Though our visit was brief, Audrey and I still made it our mission to see as many sights and attractions as possible around Athens, Greece. We set out to visit temples and ruins steeped in history, but along the way we also discovered that the Greek capital is a city with a pretty cool vibe, lots of art, and great food. This video guide will showcase 20 things to do in Athens, Greece:
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1) Parthenon (Παρθενών - Παρθενώνας)
2) Erechtheion (Erechtheum) Ἐρέχθειον - Ερέχθειο)
3) The Philopappos Monument (Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου) on Mouseion Hill
4) Traditional Greek Food (Greek Salad, Saganaki and Moussaka)
5) Mount Lycabettus (Lykabettos or Lykavittos - Λυκαβηττός)
6) Night views of Athens
7) Temple of Zeus at Olympia
8) Arch of Hadrian (Αψίδα του Αδριανού - Hadrian's Gate)
9) Monastiraki Flea Market & Vintage Market
10) Greek Street Food (Souvlaki - σουβλάκι and Gyro Pita - γύρος)
11) Street Art in Psirri (Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri - Ψυρρή ή Ψυρή)
12) Kerameikos Cemetery (Νεκροταφείο Κεραμικού)
13) Changing of the Guard
14) National Garden (Royal Garden - Εθνικός Κήπος)
15) Athens Central Market - Agora
16) Agora (Ἀγορά Agorá)
17) Acropolis Museum (Μουσείο Ακρόπολης)
18) Plaka (Pláka - Πλάκα)
19) Hadrian's Library
20) Greek Cooking Class (Learning how to make Greek Food and Greek Cuisine)
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We sincerely hope this travel guide to Athens, Greece is a good primer and introduction to Greek culture, Greek Food (Greek Cuisine), and numerous attractions and things to do and see in the city. We cover arts, entertainment, museums and architecture we feel is worth exploring. In terms of tourism this travel video attempts to take you to all of the famous sites as well as many of the off-the-beaten-path spots you may have otherwise missed out on.
Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athína - Ἀθῆναι)
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Well, good afternoon from sunny Athens. We are currently exploring the Greek capital. We recently actually spent a few days traveling around Meteora and now we're finishing up our trip here in Athens. We've got two full days to explore the city which isn't a lot of time but we're going to try to do our best.
Our first stop was one of the most recognized sights in Athens - the Parthenon, which was dedicated to the goddess Athena who was seen as the patron of Athens.
After sunset we lingered atop Mount Lycabettus for some night views of the city before taking the funicular down to the bottom. Seeing the Acropolis all lit up at night was a pretty cool sight!
Next up we visited the Temple of Zeus which once housed the statue of Zeus, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
When it comes to shopping, there are a few different options. We made our way to Monastiraki, which is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. Here we visited both the Flea Market and the antique shops in the area.
The Agora was the central spot in ancient Greek city-states, and it is where people gathered.
So we are wrapping up our time here in Athens. Any surprises or final thoughts to share? Yeah, something that really surprised me were just the amount of stray animals that I saw on the streets.
I also thought there was really good dining options as well. We had a number of really good Greek meals and also some really good International food too.
Final thoughts, I think this is a really underrated capital in Europe. A lot like Warsaw in Poland so if you have an opportunity to visit Athens in Greece definitely do so.
So what did you think of Athens? Well, I thought it was a really cool city and I actually had a great time here. It kind of reminded me a little bit of Tel Aviv with the Mediterranean feel but also Berlin because it is very artsy and gritty. So it's a really cool place to check out. Great food, lots of attractions. You have a mix of antiquity with urban.
And that's a wrap for Athens! We hope you enjoyed this city guide and that it'll come in handy when you plan your own trip.
This is part of our Travel in Greece series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Greek culture, Greek arts, Greek foods & Greek cuisine.
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Top 10 Must Visit Places in Athens, Greece
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Top 10 Must Visit Places in Athens, Greece according to DK Travel Guide
10. Temple of Olympian Zeus
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10. Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD some 638 years after the project had begun.
9. Filopappos Hill
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
8. Byzantine Museum
The Byzantine and Christian Museum is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
7. Kerameikos
Keramikos is an area of Athens, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River. It was the potters' quarter of the city, from which the English word "ceramic" is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected along the road out of the city towards Eleusis.
6. Benaki Museum
The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in downtown Athens. The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.
5. Roman Forum and Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. It was supposedly built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus around 50 BC, but according to other sources, might have been constructed in the 2nd century BC before the rest of the forum.
4. Museum of Cycladic Art
The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. Starting in the early 1960s, the couple collected Greek antiquities, with special interest in the prehistoric art from the Cyclades islands of the Aegean Sea.
3. National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the great museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
2. The Agora
The Agora was a central spot in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city. The Ancient Agora of Athens was the best-known example.
1. Acropolis
The Athenian Acropolis is the ancient high city of Athens, a prominent plateaued rock perched high above the modern city with commanding views and an amazing array of ancient architecture, mostly from the Classical period of Ancient Greece, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. A visit to Athens is not complete without visiting the Acropolis - hundreds of tourists each day accordingly make the pilgrimage.
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10. Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD some 638 years after the project had begun.
9. Filopappos Hill
The Philopappos Monument is an ancient Greek mausoleum and monument dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus, a prince from the Kingdom of Commagene. It is located on Mouseion Hill in Athens, Greece, southwest of the Acropolis.
8. Byzantine Museum
The Byzantine and Christian Museum is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens. It was founded in 1914 and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late medieval era. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art.
7. Kerameikos
Keramikos is an area of Athens, located to the northwest of the Acropolis, which includes an extensive area both within and outside the ancient city walls, on both sides of the Dipylon Gate and by the banks of the Eridanos River. It was the potters' quarter of the city, from which the English word "ceramic" is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected along the road out of the city towards Eleusis.
6. Benaki Museum
The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in downtown Athens. The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.
5. Roman Forum and Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. It was supposedly built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus around 50 BC, but according to other sources, might have been constructed in the 2nd century BC before the rest of the forum.
4. Museum of Cycladic Art
The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. Starting in the early 1960s, the couple collected Greek antiquities, with special interest in the prehistoric art from the Cyclades islands of the Aegean Sea.
3. National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the great museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
2. The Agora
The Agora was a central spot in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life of the city. The Ancient Agora of Athens was the best-known example.
1. Acropolis
The Athenian Acropolis is the ancient high city of Athens, a prominent plateaued rock perched high above the modern city with commanding views and an amazing array of ancient architecture, mostly from the Classical period of Ancient Greece, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. A visit to Athens is not complete without visiting the Acropolis - hundreds of tourists each day accordingly make the pilgrimage.
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37. Monument of Philopappos, Athens
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb b...
The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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The Monument of Philopappos is a tower tomb on the Mouseion Hill in Athens and its façade can be seen from the Acropolis. Julia Balbilla commissioned the tomb between A.D. 114 and 116 in honor of her brother, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos. Philopappos was the son of the King of Commagene who was deposed in the 1st century A.D. by the Flavian emperors. Philopappos moved to Athens, served as a suffect consul in Rome, and was buried in Athens. The scene on the tomb's façade depicts Philopappos on the day of his consular procession in Rome, a scene based on the triumph of Titus on the Arch of Titus in Rome.
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panorama of Athens from Filopappos Hill
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Walking my dog at Filopappou Hill in the center of Athens. You should visit Greece you will be amazed.
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Plaka & Syntagma (Αθήνα/Athens by night)
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Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the picturesque old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorpora...
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the picturesque old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. During the early modern age and until the early 20th century Plaka was noted at the time as the "Albanian quarter" of Athens[1][2][3][4][5] It is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year, and is under strict zoning and conservation regulations, being the only neighborhood in Athens where all utilities (water, power, cable television, telephone, internet, and sewage) lie underground in fully accessible, custom-made tunnelling. Motor vehicles are not allowed in Plaka, and most streets are too narrow, thus not being able to accommodate them anyway.
Museums in Plaka include the new Jewish Museum of Greece, the Greek Folk Art Museum and the Frissiras Museum. Excavations have proven that Adrianou Street is the oldest street in Athens still in continuous use with the exact same layout since antiquity. Of special interest is the neighborhood of Anafiotika, the part of Plaka that is built against the northern slope of the Acropolis; built by immigrants from the Aegean island of Anafi in the early 19th century, it features traditional Cycladic architecture.
Syntagma Square (Greek: Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Constitution Square), is located in central Athens, Greece. The Square is named after the Constitution King Othon was forced to grant the people after a popular and military uprising, on September 3, 1843.
The square proper is bordered by Vassileos Georgiou A' Street to the north, Othonos Street to the south, Filellinon Street to the west and Amalias Avenue to the east. The eastern side of the square is higher than the western, and dominated by a set of marble steps leading to Amalias Avenue; beneath these lies the Syntagma metro station. The stairs emerge below between a pair of outdoor cafes, and are a popular city-centre gathering place. Syntagma also includes two green areas to the north and south, planted with shade trees, while in the center of the square a large water fountain traditionally hosts the occasionally sighted Syntagma pigeons, along with heat-tormented Athenians during the summer.
Syntagma Square is also the frequent site of political demonstrations. The Greek Parliament is immediately across Amalias Avenue to the east, and surrounded by the extensive National Gardens, which are open to the public. Every hour, the changing of the guard ceremony, performed by the Presidential Guard, is conducted in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the area between the square and parliament. On Sundays and official holidays, the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place with an army band and the majority of the 120 Evzones present at 11am.
Syntagma Square is also a hub for many forms of public transportation in Athens; Syntagma station of the Athens Metro is here, the tram stops here, and buses or trolley-buses are available to many points in the city. Travel between Syntagma Square and the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is available via special airport bus and metro lines. Free wireless Internet access at high speeds (4 Mbit/s) is offered by the Municipality of Athens at the Square.
The Square is also located near many of Athens' oldest and most famous neighbourhoods and tourist attractions. The neighborhoods of Plaka (Πλάκα), Monastiraki (Μοναστηράκι), Psiri (Ψυρρή) and Kolonaki (Κολωνάκι) are all within walking distance, and most of the famous sites of ancient Athens are nearby, including the Acropolis (Ακρόπολις), the Theater of Dionysus, the Areopagus, the Ancient Agora of Athens (Αρχαία Αγορά των Αθηνών) with Hadrian's Library, the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora, the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, the Arch of Hadrian (Αψίς του Ανδριανού), the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός), the Pnyx (Πνύκα), the Philopappos Monument (Μνημείο του Φιλοπάππου) on the Hill of the Nymphs, the Kerameikos Cemetery (Νεκροταφείο Κεραμικού), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη) and Lycabettus Hill. Historic churches also dot the area, some dating from the Middle Ages. (wikipedia)
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Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the picturesque old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. During the early modern age and until the early 20th century Plaka was noted at the time as the "Albanian quarter" of Athens[1][2][3][4][5] It is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year, and is under strict zoning and conservation regulations, being the only neighborhood in Athens where all utilities (water, power, cable television, telephone, internet, and sewage) lie underground in fully accessible, custom-made tunnelling. Motor vehicles are not allowed in Plaka, and most streets are too narrow, thus not being able to accommodate them anyway.
Museums in Plaka include the new Jewish Museum of Greece, the Greek Folk Art Museum and the Frissiras Museum. Excavations have proven that Adrianou Street is the oldest street in Athens still in continuous use with the exact same layout since antiquity. Of special interest is the neighborhood of Anafiotika, the part of Plaka that is built against the northern slope of the Acropolis; built by immigrants from the Aegean island of Anafi in the early 19th century, it features traditional Cycladic architecture.
Syntagma Square (Greek: Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Constitution Square), is located in central Athens, Greece. The Square is named after the Constitution King Othon was forced to grant the people after a popular and military uprising, on September 3, 1843.
The square proper is bordered by Vassileos Georgiou A' Street to the north, Othonos Street to the south, Filellinon Street to the west and Amalias Avenue to the east. The eastern side of the square is higher than the western, and dominated by a set of marble steps leading to Amalias Avenue; beneath these lies the Syntagma metro station. The stairs emerge below between a pair of outdoor cafes, and are a popular city-centre gathering place. Syntagma also includes two green areas to the north and south, planted with shade trees, while in the center of the square a large water fountain traditionally hosts the occasionally sighted Syntagma pigeons, along with heat-tormented Athenians during the summer.
Syntagma Square is also the frequent site of political demonstrations. The Greek Parliament is immediately across Amalias Avenue to the east, and surrounded by the extensive National Gardens, which are open to the public. Every hour, the changing of the guard ceremony, performed by the Presidential Guard, is conducted in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the area between the square and parliament. On Sundays and official holidays, the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place with an army band and the majority of the 120 Evzones present at 11am.
Syntagma Square is also a hub for many forms of public transportation in Athens; Syntagma station of the Athens Metro is here, the tram stops here, and buses or trolley-buses are available to many points in the city. Travel between Syntagma Square and the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is available via special airport bus and metro lines. Free wireless Internet access at high speeds (4 Mbit/s) is offered by the Municipality of Athens at the Square.
The Square is also located near many of Athens' oldest and most famous neighbourhoods and tourist attractions. The neighborhoods of Plaka (Πλάκα), Monastiraki (Μοναστηράκι), Psiri (Ψυρρή) and Kolonaki (Κολωνάκι) are all within walking distance, and most of the famous sites of ancient Athens are nearby, including the Acropolis (Ακρόπολις), the Theater of Dionysus, the Areopagus, the Ancient Agora of Athens (Αρχαία Αγορά των Αθηνών) with Hadrian's Library, the Tower of the Winds in the Roman Agora, the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, the Arch of Hadrian (Αψίς του Ανδριανού), the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός), the Pnyx (Πνύκα), the Philopappos Monument (Μνημείο του Φιλοπάππου) on the Hill of the Nymphs, the Kerameikos Cemetery (Νεκροταφείο Κεραμικού), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη) and Lycabettus Hill. Historic churches also dot the area, some dating from the Middle Ages. (wikipedia)
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The theatre of Dionysus and Philopappos hill (Αθήνα/Athens)
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an afternoon at Filopappou Hill, Athens
Walking my dog at Filopappou Hill in the center of Athens. You should visit Greece you wil...
published: 27 Jun 2016
an afternoon at Filopappou Hill, Athens
an afternoon at Filopappou Hill, Athens
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Plaka & Syntagma (Αθήνα/Athens by night)
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the picturesque old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered ...
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Plaka & Syntagma (Αθήνα/Athens by night)
Plaka & Syntagma (Αθήνα/Athens by night)
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Lyrics list:lyrics
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The Monument, Deathevokation
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The Monument, Wu-Tang Clan
The Monument
Forged in Fire, in the Pits of Hell
Death Desire, deep Down We dwell
Passing the Cauldron We stand aback
As the Gods do their Bidding
Carved out of Moonstone, a devoted Existence.
Of Fire is our Path, a Gate to the Dark Side of Creation.
This once unified Us all, these were the Rites of the Black Mass
They build Us this Monument, everlasting, an ancient Heritage of Dark Creation
Being born of Hatred and Disgust, an ancient Lore of Death
You had to desecrate It all, had to lead a Soulless Life
Had to Destroy not Create, but our Cult will persevere
Of Fire is our Path, a Gate to the Dark Side of Creation
This once unified Us all, these were the Rites of the Black Mass
They build Us this Monument, everlasting, an ancient Heritage of Dark Creation
Being born of Hatred and Disgust, an ancient Lore of Death
You had to desecrate It all, had to lead a Soulless Life
Had to Destroy not Create, but our Cult will persevere
Forged in Fire, in the Pits of Hell.
Death Desire, deep Down We dwell.
Passing the Cauldron We stand aback
As the Gods do their bidding
Carved out of Moonstone,
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