Athens - Vasilissis Olgas Avenue - 2023

General Information

Record ID

19630

Activity Date

2023

Chronologies

Keywords

Inscription - Mosaic

Type of Operation

Excavation - Rescue excavation

Institution

Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Πόλης Αθηνών (Ephorate of Antiquities of the City of Athens)

Localisation / Geographical Information

Toponym
Athens East (Olympieion, National Gardens, etc.)

Αρχαιολογικό Κτηματολόγιο

Archaeological sites :
Πόλη των Αθηνών

Linked Record

20232025

Report

An ancient architectural complex was also uncovered in recent rescue excavations carried out as part of the re-development of Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in central Athens. The Ministry of Culture reports that the complex contained a central courtyard and many rooms. It can be dated to the second century AD, with a second construction phase in the fourth century AD. Finds include floor mosaics, an altarpiece dedicated to Apollo from the first century AD, and at least 21 inscriptions and sculptures, which depict Athens, Aphrodite, Dionysus, and Pan, as well as satyrs and dancers.

Author

Georgios Mouratidis

Bibliographic reference(s)

https://www.ekathimerini.com/culture/1223380/ancient-complex-unearthed-in-central-athens/