29 B.C. - 324 A.D.
THE ROMAN ERA
117-138 A.D.
Period of governance by the Roman Empire under Hadrian -
who decorates Athens with works of architecture and art.
Of particular significance are: The Gate of Hadrian, which
separates the old city from the new; The Aqueduct;
The Ancient Library; The Pantheon and The "Basilica" of Hadrian.
160 A.D.
Construction period of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus,
financed by the rich Athenian thinker Herodes Atticus.
267 A.D.
Total destruction of Athens by Herulians.
