Originally built 2,150 years ago, the Stoa of Attalos is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Athenian Agora. Marking the eastern limit of the ancient economic and political center of the city, it was constructed by Attalos, ruler of the Hellenistic Kingdom of Pergamon, who had come to Athens, like many before him, to study under the city’s famous philosophers. Excavations by the American School of Classical Studies uncovered the building, which had found itself in use for a variety of functions over time. However, the history of the Stoa of Attalos far outlives its ancient past, as it was rebuilt in the 1950s to serve as the museum, research center, and storage spaces for the the Athenian Agora Excavations. Join John Camp, Director of Excavations at the Athenian Agora,
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens invites you to join John Camp, Director of Excavations in the Athenian Agora, to learn the fascinating story of its discovery and reconstruction, and enjoy a unique in-depth look at some of the most important finds on display in the Stoa of Attalos today!
