Item number: TOW811
Genuine Antique Hand-colored Map
1841
Maker: J. Walker / J. Rodwell
Antique map of Ancient Athens, Greece, and vicinity, published by J. Rodwell in 1841. This map shows Athen's Long Walls that connected Athens' main city to its ports at Piraeus and Phaleron. The Long Walls were a key element of Athenian military strategy, since they provided the city with a constant link to the sea and thwarted sieges conducted by land alone. They were initially constructed in the mid-5th century BC, and destroyed by the Spartans in 403 BC after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War. They were rebuilt with Persian support during the Corinthian War in 395–391 BC. The walls were still standing at the beginning of the 1st century BC. However, during the First Mithridatic War, the Siege of Athens and Piraeus (87–86 BC) was won by the Roman general Sulla and he destroyed the Long Walls. Very good overall antique condition with folds and a light-weight backing that is separating from the map. Recent hand-coloring. Approximately 9.75 x 8.75 inches to the neatline.
Genuine Antique Map from 1841
Item Number: TOW811