Stoa of Attalos

The Stoa of Attalos was not part of the original structure in the agora. It was later added on. It is considered to be one of the most impressive stoa (covered walkway/portico). It was built by and named after King Attalos II who ruled Pergamon between 159 - 138 BC.
Early stoae were open at the entrance with columns lining the side of the building, creating a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere and were usually of Doric order. Later examples consisted of mainly two stories, with a roof supporting the inner colonnades where shops or sometimes offices were located and followed Ionic architecture. These buildings were open to the public; merchants could sell their goods, artists could display their artwork, and religious gatherings could take place. Stoae usually surrounded the marketplaces of large cities. [wiki]
The Stoa of Attalos houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora. Its exhibits are mostly connected with the Athenian democracy. The collection of the museum includes clay, bronze and glass objects, sculptures, coins and inscriptions from the 7th to the 5th century BC, as well as pottery of the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation. [wiki]
The sculptures were on the outside [by the columns]. I took a lot of shot, but I don't want to bore you with all the images I took. It would take a long time to finish this series if I do.

Just a tip, some of you are aware of this but there may be some who aren't in the know. It is considered RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL if you substitute/place you head on top of the headless sculptures for picture taking. Please do not do that. There was an American tourist who fooled around the did that and got the whistle and I believe received a dressing down from one of the officials/personnel of the museum.
The sign for this bust says: Head of a Triton, From Odeon of Agrippa, about 150 AD.
On the next post [hopefully in a next day or so] I will be showing you some of the collections of pottery, glass, gold, etc that are housed in glass cases.

Comments

  1. wow, wow at wow ulit! your header is stunning! and your photo of the columns (2nd photo) is excellent. ang galing!

    thanks for tip--although I don't out my face on headless statues, baka lang makalimutan ko. (LOL)

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  2. terrific shots! i love that long colonnade, the shadows are great!

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  3. i love the second foto, gives the look of long, long time ago.

    considered rude and disrespectful pala pag nilagay mo ulo sa headless statues. i know someone who did that, with pictures to immortalize it, but i dunno if he got the whistle that time. hehehe.

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  4. my fave is the shot with the columns especially the first one. incredible!

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  5. Such a wonderful series of shots and very informative really enjoying reading about and seeing this place

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  6. Oh, I love the 2nd photo with its play on light and shadows. Great capture Maria!

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  7. It's so hard to believe things can still be around that are this old, Maria. It blows my mind. I still can't get mjy head around all that you were able to see on this trip. It truly amazes me.

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  8. the second shot! very nice. i like the head of triton....

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  9. Oh gosh Ginnie this trip seems to extend longer than it was and yes I saw a lot. A great trip.

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  10. encore "wOw",hope you don;t mind, your header is already in my wallpaper! ^0^
    very historical, like how you emphasize on each of the columns, etc. ^0^
    and thnx for the no picture taking tip!

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  11. the columns are amazing. Ancient architecture at its finest.

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  12. does it feel like you're back in time?

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  13. What a fantastic place in your header!!! Where is this?

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  14. Nice and interesting series of images. Your new header is beautiful as well.

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  15. What a nice building. Great images...thanks for sharing with us.

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  16. nice post! Wonderful photos and interesting and informative writing! It felt like i was there too.

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  17. This series has taken me to many places. And thanks much for that. I initially find it eerie to see beheaded images/sculptures. But then it's interesting to touch and scrutinize them because they tell a lot about the yesteryears (architecture, etc.).

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  18. The perspectives through the columns are superb Maria!

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  19. Great shots especially the part with the massive columns.

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  20. amazing monuments...worth of visit..your lucky to be there!

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  21. I can imagine how much browsing and exploring you did! Seems like a magical place.

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. See you tomorrow!

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