THE HEXAMILION AND THE HORTRESS by Timothy E. Gregory ( 9780876619353 )

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THE HEXAMILION AND THE HORTRESS

By:

Timothy E. Gregory

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Publisher:

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS

Pub. date:

21 November, 1993

Edition:

5th Volume V ed.

Series:

Isthmia No. 5

Pages:

180

Description:

Publication of the largest single archaeological site in Greece', the massive barrier wall built across the Isthmus of Corinth in the 5th century AD to hold back the northern barbarians. A full architectural analysis (including reconstructions) is supplemented by chapters on the geographical location and the history up to 1821.

Synopsis:

The Hexamilion, a 7,600 meter long wall across the Isthmus of Corinth, was built in the reign of Theodosius II (A.D. 408 to 450) in an attempt to preserve the Greek peninsula from barbarian invasion. The fortress, located directly east and northeast of the sanctuary of Poseidon, is the best-preserved part of the Byzantine fortifications and is the area most fully excavated. This fifth volume in the Isthmia series examines earlier attempts to fortify the Isthmus and presents the most important testimonia for historical interpretation. The archaeological remains of the Hexamilion are traced from the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf, with topographical maps and a schematic view of its elevation. Matters of military strategy and construction techniques are discussed and historical analysis provided.

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with 30 figs and 46 plates.

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American School of Classical Studies at Athens

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