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The Arsenal of Philon

The Arsenal of Philon was used to store detachable parts from Athenian ships, such as ropes, rudders, oars and sails

  1. Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )


  2. Ottoman era (1453- 1821)


  3. Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)


  4. Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)


  5. Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)


  6. Classical era (478-323 BC)


    346 BC Beginning of construction.

    328 ΒC It was completed by Lycurgus, after the works had already been stopped.

  7. Archaic era (800-479 BC)


  8. Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)


  9. Prehistory (-1100 BC)


What I can see

The Arsenal of Philon is not clearly discernible today. To view this ancient building you must enter the modern building rising on top of the ancient ruins. It was named after the architect Philon of Exikestidis, from Eleusis, and was used to store detachable parts from Athenian ships, such as ropes, rudders, oars and sails. It was also used to store ship spare parts. It is made of stone and pentelic marble.

What I can't see

This is where the 196 ships of the port of Zea were maintained. It was built in anticipation of a war with the Macedonians during their Hellenic campaign to unite the Greek city-states. The size of the building was a deliberate choice. It symbolizes the supremacy of the Athenians at sea. The arsenal was destroyed by the invading Romans. Unfortunately, we do not have a complete picture of what the building looked like. Based on findings, we can deduce that it was 18 metres wide and 131 metres long, it had two floors and two colonnades with 35 columns each. Besides being functional, it was also an aesthetic marvel. It is no coincidence that Pliny included it in the wonders of the ancient world.

Info

  • Address: 2as Merarchias, Ypsilantou and Kountouriotou St.

Bibliography

Archaeology of the city of Athens, (d.u.), Πειραιεύς, [Piraeus], ΕΙΕ

http://www.eie.gr/archaeologia/gr/02_DELTIA/Piraeus.aspx

Last visit 28/20/2013

 

NOESIS, Κέντρο Διάδοσης Επιστημών και Μουσείο Τεχνολογίας, (d.u.), Στοά Φίλωνος, [The Arsenal of Philon], T.M.Th.,

http://www.tmth.edu.gr/aet/thematic_areas/p443.html

Last visit 28/20/2013

 

Camp J.M., (2009), The Archaeology of Athens, Athens  in Aslanidis A., (2013), Δυνατότητες Προστασίας και Ανάδειξης των Μνημείων της Πειραϊκής Ακτής και της Ζέας, [Protection and elevation potentials of the Pireus Coast and Zea’s monuments], Dissertation, University of Athens, University of Patras, University of the Aegean