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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGM_the-heroon-at-the-crossroads-an-early-sanctuary-of-ancient-corinth_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
On the hillside where the Bema of the Roman Forum was later built and alongside a road leading southward to Acrocorinth, a cemetery had been delevoped during the Geometric period (1050 - 720 B.C.)
Later on, during the Early Corinthian period (6…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGL_saint-paul-in-corinth-and-the-bema-of-the-roman-forum_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
Saint Paul is also known as the Apostle of the Nations because of his missionary journeys throughout the eastern Mediterranean (46-58 AD) for the dissemination of Christianity. In this context he visited several Greek cities, including Samothrace,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGK_black-sea-silk-road_GR.html
Marker's English Text:
Kavala
The history of the town begins in the 7th century BC, in the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, flourished here the seaport of Neapolis (Kavala) which served the city of Philippi. In 49 AD St. Pa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LGB_the-rostra-bema-of-the-roman-forum_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
The Rostra was a complex marble structure dating from the middle of the 1st century A.D. which dominated the face of the terrace of the Upper Forum at Corinth. It took the form of an open propylon with a n-shaped ground plan, which stood on a rect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LFN_buildings-at-the-west-end-of-roman-agora_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
English Text:
The buildings in the west end of the Roman Forum date from the 1st and 2nd century AD. In contrast to most temples of both Greek and Roman periods in Greece, the temples each stood on a high podium constructed of rubble and cement…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LF9_road-network_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
The route of the ancient traveler Pausanias through the Corinthian Forum at the 2nd century A.D., together with the results of the excavations conducted on the site by the American Archaeological School of Athens, give the modern visitor an idea a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LF1_glauke-fountain_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
The fountain of Glauke, a large cubic mass of limestone, was formed when the surrounding bedrock was quarried away. Originally, the fountain was contained within a long limestone ridge running west from Temple Hill. Pausanias, who described his vi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LF0_temple-of-apollo_Archea-Korinthos-GR.html
English Text:
The seven standing columns of the Archaic temple are one of the most prominent landmarks of Corinth. Contrary to one's first impression, however, the view from this point is back of the building. The dedication of the temple to Ap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEQ_annexes-to-octagon-at-philippi_GR.html
North of the octagonal church, and with the Hellenistic tomb-heroon continuing to function as nucleus, the spaces of prothesis, diakonikon, phiale and baptistery were developed. The later consisted of apodyterium, catechumena, baptistery and chris…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LDT_the-octagon-at-philippi_GR.html
English Text
In the first insula east of the Roman Forum at Philippi. between the eastward extensions of Egnatia and Emporiki streets, is the metropolitan church of Philippi, the famous Octagon, which is dedicated to the Apostle Paul. Secondary…