About Heliodorus of Athens
Heliodorus of Athens was a Greek historian.
Heliodorus of Athens , also known as Heliodorus Periegeta , was an ancient Greek writer and historian known for authoring a fifteen-book work on the antiquities of the Acropolis of Athens, around 150 BCE.
Heliodorus was most likely was from Attica, and likely lived after the rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes
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Who was Heliodorus of Athens?
Athenian historian (2nd century BCE)
When was Heliodorus of Athens born?
Heliodorus of Athens was born in Classical Athens.
What was Heliodorus of Athens's occupation?
Heliodorus of Athens was a historian.
What nationality was Heliodorus of Athens?
Heliodorus of Athens was Greek.
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· Wikipedia: Heliodorus of Athens
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