Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth
Also known as Αρχαία Κόρινθος
-560
Ancient Greek
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Ancient Corinth is a large archaeological site at the northern base of Acrocorinth, structured around Temple Hill, the agora, paved roadways, fountains, sanctuaries, a theatre, an odeon and the urban layers of the Roman colony. Greek…
Timeline
- -146
Roman conquest under Lucius Mummius was followed by the destruction of the Greek city and a century of effective abandonment.
- -44
Roman refoundation. Julius Caesar refounded Corinth as a Roman colony, with Augustan implementation making the rebuilt city capital of the province of Achaea and adding shops, basilicas and bath buildings around the agora.
- 1896
Corinth Excavations. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens began the long-running Corinth Excavations, recovering the agora, Temple Hill, Peirene fountain and Roman colony layers.
- 1932
Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth opened on the site as a study and display building for the excavation finds.
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