Ardittos Hill
Hill in Athens, Greece
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Ardittos Hill or Ardettus Hill (Greek: Αρδηττός or Greek: λόφος Αρδηττoύ) is located east of the Ilissos river, overlooking the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece. It has a height of 133 meters, covered with pines and Mediterranean vegetation.[1] It serves as a public park.[2]
Ardittos
Αρδητός | |
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Ardittos hill | |
 Interactive map of Ardittos | |
| Coordinates: 37.968723200764494°N 23.738853381537705°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Attica |
| City | Athens |
| Website | Ardittos Park |
History
In antiquity, this hill was notable for its temples, second only to the Acropolis in prominence.
The name "Ardittos" comes from the mythical hero Ardittis, who, according to legend, reconciled the pro-democracy and pro-oligarchy factions in Athens through persuasion and a solemn oath. Ardittos Hill was the where citizens in Ancient Athens over the age of 30 could swear the Heliastic oath needed to serve as dikastes (jurors) in the dikasterion court. The oath was inspired by the hero Ardittis, committed them to vote according to the laws.[3][4]
After its re-construction of Panathenaic Stadium by Herodes Atticus in 144 AD, he erected a small temple dedicated to the goddess Tyche, whose foundations are still visible.
Gallery
The view of Acropolis from Ardittos Hill
Side view of the entrance to the Panathenaic Stadium from Ardittos Hill. In the distance Mount Lycabettus.
The Temple of Zeus, Ardettus Hill and Mount Hymettus from the Acropolis
Remains of the Temple of Tyche
A Roman sarcophagus on Ardittos Hill
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