-The Panathenaic Way cuts through the plaza from NW to SE corners -Plaza surrounded by important buildings including –A bouleuterion chamber used by the council of citizens –A tholos: round temple –Several Stoas: covered walkway with columns and wall
--Temples honoring gods -Increasingly prevalent structures -The Stoa -> business, political discussions, and civic life
-A plaza at the base of the acropolis in Athens that contains buildings for: –Commercial, civic, religious, and social use -Ceremonies took place here -Setting for the Panathenaic Festival -> ceremonies and parades to honor Athena
Context
--Athena was the patron goddess of Athens -Athens was invaded by the Persians but was rebuilt in the common era -It was originally a burial ground -> later converted into a public space -Started as a market but then became a place of government with sacred and administrative spots.