Kerameikos

(noun)

An area of Ancient Athens located northwest of the Acropolis on either side of the Dipylon Gate. The location is known as the potter's quarter.

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Examples of Kerameikos in the following topics:

  • Stelae in the Greek High Classical Period

    • The Grave Stele of Hegeso from the Kerameikos Cemetery outside of Athens depicts a seated woman.
    • The Grave Stele of Dexileos (390 BCE) in the Kerameikos Cemetery of Athens is another demonstration of how stele reliefs reflect the sculpture style and motifs of the period.

  • Pottery in the Greek Geometric Period

    • A potter's quarter in the section of the city known as the Kerameikos was located on either side of the Dipylon Gate, one of the city's west gates.