Roman Agora
Ancient square in Athens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Roman Agora (Greek: Ρωμαϊκή Αγορά) at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
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The Roman Agora was built around 100 metres east of the original agora by Eucles of Marathon between 27 BC and 17 BC (or possibly in 10 BC)[1], using funds donated by Augustus, in fulfilment of a promise originally made by Julius Caesar in 51 BC.[2]. The Roman Agora has not today been fully excavated, but is known to have been an open space surrounded by a peristyle. To its south was a fountain. To its west, behind a marble colonnade, were shops and an Ionic propylaeum (entrance), the Gate of Athena Archegetis. To its east was a Doric gate, the East Propylon,[3] next to the Tower of the Winds and a set of "vespasianae" (public toilets). An inscription records the existence of an Agoranomion (an office for market officials), while another, set on the propylaeum of Athena Archegetis records a decree of the age of Hadrian regarding the tax obligations of oil merchants[4].
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