Compare The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion by Diane Harris, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

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 jewellery, gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for the first time the only evidence we havefor this massive collection of ancient objets d'art - annually inscribed inventories on tablets written by Athenian officials in the classical period. The author provides the first ever translation of these inscriptions, and comes to some important and exciting conclusions about the life andreligion of ancient Athens. | The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion by Diane Harris, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters