Chalkotheke

The Chalkotheke (Greek for "bronze store") was a structure on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece [1]. Its name and function are only known from 4th century BC inscriptions [1]. One decree orders the listing of all objects stored in the Chalkotheke and the erection of a stele inscribed with that list in front of the building [1]. Remains of a structure discovered to the east of the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia and immediately to the southwest of the Parthenon have been suggested to be those of the Chalkotheke [1]. Only scant limestone foundations and rock-cut foundation trenches survive [1]. The building stood in front of the southern Acropolis wall and was circa 43 m long and 14 m wide [1].