Archaeology in the Metro

Syntagma Station

Syntagma Station 

Monastiraki Station

Monastiraki Station

Acropolis Station

Acropolis Station

Archaeology is always underfoot in the city of Athens.  Just walking around the Ancient Agora we found bits of pottery and other artifacts peeking out of the ground.

These photos were all taken inside three metro stations in central Athens -Acropolis, Syntagma and Monastiraki. Who knew that the metro was a great place to look for artifacts? In some instances even the stratigraphy is preserved.

So the next time you are in the Athens metro, take a few extra minutes so soak up some history.