[SunkenCiv]

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Building remains in southern Athens believed to be an ancient marketplace is seen in this undated handout picture provided by the Greek Culture Ministry on Friday, March 2, 2007. Archaeologists have discovered extensive remains of what is believed to be an ancient marketplace with shops and a religious center at the southern edge of Athens. The finds, in the coastal neighborhood of Voula, cover an area of 1,500 square meters (16,000 sq. feet) and date from the 4th or 5th century B.C. the Culture Ministry said Friday. (AP Photo/Greek Culture ministry)

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[SunkenCiv]

Thanks eleni121 for the link, and g'night all.

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[wildbill]

Shouldn't be hard to authenticate: Look for a scroll advertising the weekly specials on lambs heads.

[fanfan]

Dumb question time.

Why do these people always leave coins?
Didn't they want the money?

[Sam Ketcham]

Don't blame that on on Bush!

[Continental Soldier]

"ancient marketplace with shops and a religious center"

Yes, yes, of course, the predictable 'religious center,' but were there any restaurants? any fast food stalls? any take-out joints? In all the sites unearthed, that information has been pretty hard to come by!