An Introduction Jenifer Neils: 1. Leagros: An Athenian life H. A. Shapiro; Part I. The Urban Fabric: 2. Asty and Chora: city and countryside Sylvian Fachard; 3. The emergence of the polis John K. Papadopoulos; 4. City streets, walls, and gates Leda Costaki and Anna Maria Theocharaki; 5. The akropolis Panos Valavanis; 6. The agora: public life and administration John McK. Camp II; 7. Athenian inscription Elizabeth A. Meyer; 8. Water and water management Jutta Stroszeck; 9. Housing and domestic architecture Katherine B. Harrington; 10. The archaic and classical cemeteries Tim Shea; Part II. Inhabitants: 11. Population and social structure Danielle L. Kellogg; 12. The Athenian family Cynthia B. Patterson; 13. Death and disease Maria A. Liston; 14. Animals in Athenian Life Tyler Jo Smith; Part III. Business/Commerce: 15. Labor and employment David M. Lewis; 16. Piraeus: harbors, navy, and shipping George Steinhauer; 17. The archaeology of markets and trade Mark L. Lawall; 18. Coinage and its economic implications John H. Kroll; 19. The ceramic industry Susan I. Rotroff; 20. Sculpture and its role in the city Olga Palagia; Part IV. Culture and Sport: 21. The philosophical schools Geoffrey Bakewell; 22. Athletics, democracy, and war David M. Pritchard; 23. Theatrical spaces Valentina Di Napoli; 24. Athenian festivals Margaret M. Miles and Jenifer Neils; 25. Eating and drinking Ann Steiner; 26. Sex and the city Kirk Ormand; Part V. Politics: 27. Associations James Kierstead; 28. Rule of law and law courts Edward M. Harris; 29. Armed forces David M. Pritchard; 30. Roman Athens Dylan K. Rogers; 31. Early travelers and the rediscovery of Athens Robert K. Pitt; 32. Modern Athens and its relationship with the past Robert A. Bridges, Jr; 33.Urban archaeology: uncovering the ancient city Leda Costaki.