Garden Lore of Ancient Athens
Download or Read eBook Garden Lore of Ancient Athens PDF written by Dorothy Burr Thompson and published by ASCSA. This book was released on 1982 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Dorothy Burr Thompson |
| Publisher | : ASCSA |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 1982 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0876616082 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780876616086 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Garden Lore of Ancient Athens by : Dorothy Burr Thompson
Book excerpt: In the spring, the ground of the Agora archaeological park is covered in poppies and daisies while poplars and oaks shade many of the pathways. Some of these plants are wild and some were deliberately introduced to Athens in classical times. This booklet presents evidence for ancient horticulture in the Agora (for example, structured antique gardens were uncovered around the Temple of Hephaistos). Its color plates also provide a useful guide to identifying modern Greek vegetation.
