Ryan got a crummy night sleep so we slept in before heading to Hadrian’s library, the Roman agora and the Greek Agora. The Greek agora was the city center back in the day where markets, theater, and worship occurred. The Hephaestus temple is the best kept temple in Greece because it was converted to churches with each conquer. The kids were great. Sam loved following the GPS and leading us. Luke said that Paul should have slid on Mars hill instead of preaching to the people. Tessa wouldn’t stop begging for an ice cream cone, even though she had a whole tub back at the apartment.
Hadrian's Library
created by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132. Rolls of papyrus "books" were kept here with reading rooms and lecture halls. The library was seriously damaged by the invasion of 267 and repaired by the prefect Herculius in AD 407-412. During Byzantine times, three churches were built at the site; the remains of which are preserved.
Roman Agora
Greek Agora
It was also known as Market Hill as it's initial use was for a commercial, assembly, or residential gathering place.
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| Temple of Haphaestus |
Museum of Ancient Agora
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| Method of voting I specifically remember this when Ryan and I came in 2008. |
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