Pausanias
The Description of Greece by Pausanias is a valuable historical and topographical account of ancient Greece in the second century AD. This first volume offers a detailed, region-by-region exploration of the Peloponnese, providing invaluable insights into the history, mythology, and culture of the time. Pausanias meticulously documents the monuments, temples, and works of art, offering a unique glimpse into the classical world. A treasure for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in ancient Greece, ’The Description of Greece’ remains an essential primary source for understanding the landscape, religious practices, and artistic achievements of this influential civilization. This work provides a foundation for modern scholarship and a compelling journey into the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
