Tomb Street

Tomb Street

Introduction Tomb Street is one of the few burial streets in Greece. The street was built in 394 BC, runs east-west, and is about 8 meters wide. There is an ancient cemetery on each side — north and south. The southern cemetery is larger and fan-shaped, while the northern one is more scattered. Most of the tombs belonged to wealthy families in ancient Athens, with around 20 having been excavated.

The gravestones come in various forms, with the most elaborate one carved to resemble a temple. In addition to gravestones, there are exquisitely carved marble pillars inscribed with the names and ages of the deceased. The cemetery also has several wells that were used to provide water for funeral ceremonies. Additionally, stone slabs, gravestones, and columns are also of great aesthetic value.

Athens, Greece