The bouleuterion in Priene, Turkey. Artist: Samuel Magal

The bouleuterion in Priene, Turkey. Artist: Samuel Magal

2-368-552 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images

The bouleuterion in Priene, Turkey. A bouleuterion was a building which housed the council of citizens (boule) in Ancient Greece. This particular bouleuterion was built in 150 BC. It was a covered hall with an altar in the middle and steps were used as seats. It was decorated on all four sides with Daphne branches and had a wooden roof.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Asia Turkey

  1. 39 00 00 N , 035 00 00 E

World Asia Turkey Asia Minor

  1. 39 00 00 N , 035 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

History & Politics Other

History & Politics Politics Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5129x3419
File Size : 51,376kb


Aliases

  1. R50610393
  1. 0740000023
  1. 2-368-552
  1. 2368552
  1. R50610393


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