The Treasures Of The Parthenon And Erechtheion

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 have for 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 and religion of ancient Athens. Review: In this work of immense scholarship and careful organisation, Harris is open about fundamental and fascinating problems. This extremely mature presentation is combined with a lucid, forthright style so that Harris' book will stand as both a standard work of reference and a very readable introduction to a variety of aspects of daily life in ancient Athens.

She is much to be congratulated. The Anglo-Hellenic Review Harris's book is comprehensive and clearly set out. It is an academic study with evidence of sustained scholarship and detailed research. Written in a lucid style ... this is a most comprehensive survey of the evidence, and an invaluable aid to any serious scholar of the subject.

The Classical Review