Laurion Silver Washery at Agrileza
Classical (5th–4th c. BCE)·Athenian·🇬🇷 Attica, Greece
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About Laurion Silver Washery at Agrileza
Laurion Silver Washery at Agrileza in Attica, Greece is a Classical (5th–4th c. BCE) hydraulic attributed to Athenian. Ore washeries with inclined plane and circular tanks for concentrating silver-bearing galena. Industrial installation at Agrileza valley with dense cistern and ergasterion complexes feeding Athenian mint.
Why it mattersType-site for Athenian hydraulic studies
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Phasing sequence
- 02Function and cult identity
Theories
- 01Panhellenic competition centre
- 02Colonial foundation model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 450 BCE
- Period
- Classical (5th–4th c. BCE)
- Culture
- Athenian
- Purpose
- Ore washeries with inclined plane and circular tanks for concentrating silver-bearing galena
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 450 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1880 CE
Systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.7100° N · 24.0500° E · 80 m · 4 mapped features
Laurion Silver Washery at Agrileza — Cut Rock Channel
channelRock-cut channel or quarry face
37.7102° N · 24.0501° ELaurion Silver Washery at Agrileza — Associated Cistern
cisternWater management feature
37.7098° N · 24.0502° ELaurion Silver Washery at Agrileza — Dwelling / Sanctuary Niche
nicheRock-cut niche or dwelling
37.7104° N · 24.0498° ELaurion Silver Washery at Agrileza — Necropolis Extension
necropolisBurial extension beyond core
37.7096° N · 24.0498° E