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Dedicatory inscribed - Acropolis Museum | ATHENS
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Dedicatory inscribed plaque found in 1897 in the Sanctuary of Apollo Hypoakraios.
It is rectangular in shape with three myrtle wreaths rendered in low relief. The rhomboid leaves are sparse whereas there is no indication of other details or the plant’s fruits.
In the cave of Apollo Hyppoakraios and its vicinity about seventy similar plaques have been retrieved. These plaques are a typical category of dedicatory inscriptions of the Roman period.
Nine Archons during their annual appointment and symbolised their political and religious authority. The plaques appear to have been dedicated in mid-summer when the Archons’ and the secretary to the Thesmothetae offices came to an end. This practice most likely signified their transition to the office of the Areopagites since the former Archons became members of the Areopagus Council for life. - Dedicatory inscribed - Acropolis Museum | ATHENS - Buy Royalty Free 3D model by Arqueomodel3D (@juanbrualla)
It is rectangular in shape with three myrtle wreaths rendered in low relief. The rhomboid leaves are sparse whereas there is no indication of other details or the plant’s fruits.
In the cave of Apollo Hyppoakraios and its vicinity about seventy similar plaques have been retrieved. These plaques are a typical category of dedicatory inscriptions of the Roman period.
Nine Archons during their annual appointment and symbolised their political and religious authority. The plaques appear to have been dedicated in mid-summer when the Archons’ and the secretary to the Thesmothetae offices came to an end. This practice most likely signified their transition to the office of the Areopagites since the former Archons became members of the Areopagus Council for life. - Dedicatory inscribed - Acropolis Museum | ATHENS - Buy Royalty Free 3D model by Arqueomodel3D (@juanbrualla)