Ardittos Hill

Ardittos Hill or Ardettus Hill is located east of the Ilissos river, overlooking the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece. It has a height of 133 meters, covered with pines and Mediterranean vegetation. It serves as a public park.

History

In antiquity, this hill was notable for its temples, second only to the Acropolis in prominence.
The name "Ardittos" comes from the mythical hero Ardittis, who, according to legend, reconciled the pro-democracy and pro-oligarchy factions in Athens through persuasion and a solemn oath. Ardittos Hill was the where citizens in Ancient Athens over the age of 30 could swear the Heliastic oath needed to serve as dikastes in the dikasterion court. The oath was inspired by the hero Ardittis, committed them to vote according to the laws.
After its re-construction of Panathenaic Stadium by Herodes Atticus in 144 AD, he erected a small temple dedicated to the goddess Tyche, whose foundations are still visible.