The Athenian Agora was the economic, political and legal center of the ancient city. Located in the heart of modern Athens and attracting more than half a million international visitors annually, the American School has conducted excavations at the site since 1931.
In the lead-up to our 90th anniversary of the Athenian Agora Excavations, the American School of Classical Studies is pleased to announce a series of webinars that highlight important buildings, monuments and moments throughout the history of these excavations.
The Royal Stoa was one of the most important buildings for the administration of Athens.
Identified by Pausanias as the "office" of the King Archon, the second most important political and religious position in Athens, this was the site where Socrates was indicted for impiety, importing new gods and corrupting the youth of the city in 399 BC.
Join John Camp, Director of Excavations in the Agora, for a behind the scenes tour of this incredible monument to the Athenian democracy.
