Kerameikos in Athens, Greece
Athens Sights & Monuments - Kerameikos in Athens, Greece is a prominent landmark with a rich history dating back to the 11th century BC. This location was once the official capital of the ancient cemetery of Athens and was named after the nearby ceramic pottery workshops of the community, called keramis. These workshops occupied the entire area along the banks of the River Eridanus. Today, Kerameikos is a popular tourist destination with local celebrities buried within its grounds. The Greek Archaeological Community has supervised archaeological excavations here since 1870, and they continue to this day, revealing more about the site's fascinating past.
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