Keramikos was named after Keramos, son of god Dionysos and
Ariadne, who was the hero of the potters. The area of Keramikos in
ancient times was center of pottery industry of the time. Keramikos area
hosted for many centuries the basic cemetery of Athens. The earliest
tombs date from the Early Bronze Age (2700-2000 BC), and until
approximately the 6th century AD (Early Christian period).
the english text is taken from: http://www.squidoo.com/keramikos-athens
You walk between ancient tombs and ruins of temples, pass through the ruins of the two main gates of the city, and the feeling of sacred place is strong.
see as well: Keramikos, the ancient cemetery of Athens I and II
http://wwwplan-sequence.blogspot.gr/2012/12/keramikos-ancient-cemetery-of-athens-ii.html
http://wwwplan-sequence.blogspot.gr/2012/12/keramikos-ancient-cemetery-of-athens-i.html
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