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The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion (Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology)
The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion - Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology Author:Diane Harris The Parthenon and the Erechtheion, two of the best-known monuments of ancient Athens, were once filled with countless priceless treasures, from furniture and musical instruments to jewelry of gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for the first time the only evidence we have for this massive collection of ancient objets d'art--the... more » annually inscribed inventories by Athenian officials. The author provides the first ever translations of these inscriptions, and comes to some important and exciting conclusions about the life and religion of ancient Athens.« less