Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, Ancient public notice board in Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece
Monument of the Eponymous Heroes is a marble platform in the Ancient Agora of Athens that originally supported ten bronze statues and two tripods. The structure extended about 16 meters in length and featured wooden panels along its sides.
The original structure was built in the 5th century BC but underwent major reconstruction around 330 BC and was relocated to a new spot in the Agora. This renewal reflected Athens' changing needs for public communication and civic organization.
The ten statues represented leaders chosen by the Oracle of Delphi, each connected to one of Athens' administrative tribes. Visitors can see how these figures helped citizens understand their city's political organization.
The monument sits near the Agora Museum and is easily accessible from the main entrance of the archaeological site. Visitors should note that the remains are weathered, so details become clearer when viewing from closer distances.
The wooden panels functioned as ancient notice boards and served dual purposes, announcing military conscriptions and legal decisions in one location. This simple dual-function design allowed the state to reach citizens efficiently with different types of official information.
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