Ancient Agora of Athens Αρχαία Αγορά της Αθήνας Central Athens Alternate name Forum of Athens Location Greece Region Attica Coordinates 37°58′30″N 23°43′21″E﻿ / ﻿37.97500°N 23.72250°E﻿ / 37.97500; 23.72250 History Material Marble Founded 6th century BC Periods Classical era Cultures Ancient Greece Site notes Excavation dates 1931 until today Archaeologists American School of Classical Studies at Athens Condition Ruined Ownership Public property Management Minister for Culture Public access Yes