6th Century BC Dog Sculpture Was Found South Of The Parthenon
- by Nikos Apergis
- Thursday, 28 June 2018
A sculpture of a hunting dog, dating back to 520 BC, was found south of the Parthenon. The sculpture was made of marble and was found to be almost intact and of a natural size.
The Acropolis Museum reported in a statement, "The animal seems to be have extreme tension and is ready to attack. Its presence in the sanctuary of Athena makes it quite interesting, since the presence of dogs was not allowed there. People back then, since Homer's age, valued hunting dogs, distinguished for their strength, sharpness and speed."
The Acropolis Museum invites kids & adults to discover the close relationship between humans and animals in antiquity through an educational program that will take place from Tuesday, June 26th to Thursday 19th July, 2018.
With the help of archaeologists, visitors will have the chance to tour the halls of the Acropolis and the archaic collection to discover this interesting relationship. The family program ends with the depiction of their own creations on canvas and clay.
Schedule:
For children 4-6 years old:
Days and times: every Tuesday at 11:00 am (Dates: 3/7, 10/7, 17/7) and every Thursday at 11:00 am (dates: 28/6, 5/7, 12/7, 19/7)
For children 7-12 years old:
Days and times: every Wednesday at 11:00 am (dates: 4/7, 11/7, 18/7) and every Thursday at 13:00 pm (dates: 28/6, 5/7, 12/7, 19/7)
Duration: 60 minutes.
Reservations: 30 minutes before the start of each program at the Information Office.