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During the Roman period the Agora -after being
destroyed by Sillas in 86 BC- was rebuilt and many of its buildings were rebuilt. One of
the most elegant creations of that time was the Clock of Andronikos Kyristos near the
Roman market. The clock was known as the Tower of the Winds from its sculptured
reproductions of the eight winds and was used as an hydraulic clock and as a sundial,
weather vane and planetarium. North of the Roman market was Adrian's Library (2nd century
AD). During the Byzantine period, southeast of the market was the Christian Church of Ag.
Apostoli, founded in 1000 AD.
Leaving the Agora we reach the most
significant necropolis of Athens -namely Kerameikos- as soon as we pass the Dipylon. Many
famous men, intellectuals and soldiers honored by the state are resting in peace in this