Contested Space at the Entrance of the Athenian Acropolis

The entrance area of the Athenian Acropolis functioned as a deliberate space for dissent and unity during Athens' democratic rise, challenging the invisibility of such public protest spaces. Jessica Paga's study reveals that this area was consciously elaborated to serve as a site of social and political expression in late sixth and early fifth centuries BCE. By analyzing archaeological records and historical context, Paga demonstrates how this contested space contributed to the propagation and success of democracy in ancient Athens.

Paga, J. (2017). Contested Space at the Entrance of the Athenian Acropolis. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 76(2), 154–174. https://doi.org/10.1525/jsah.2017.76.2.154