Athenian inscriptions

Athenian inscriptions are engraved texts found on stone or metal artifacts from ancient Athens. They include a variety of records such as public decrees, honorifics, religious dedications, funerary messages, and legal decisions. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into Athenian society, politics, religion, and daily life, revealing how citizens communicated, honored individuals, and maintained civic order. Preserved in temples, monuments, and public spaces, they serve as primary historical sources that help us understand the values, governance, and social structure of classical Athens.