Marmaron

Marmaron is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in the context of ancient Greece. Most commonly, it is the name of a place, Marmaron, located in Attica, Greece. This site is known for its ancient quarries, which provided marble for construction and sculpture. The quality of the marble from Marmaron was highly regarded in antiquity.

Another significant meaning of marmaron relates to the mineral marble itself. In Ancient Greek, the word for marble was "marmaros" (μάρμαρος), from which the English word "marble" is derived. Therefore, "marmaron" can be understood as a reference to the stone, particularly the white, crystalline metamorphic rock that is famous for its use in art and architecture.

The term might also appear in historical or archaeological contexts when discussing artifacts or structures made from this particular type of stone. Researchers and historians use the term to specify the material origin of certain finds. Without further context, it is generally understood to be connected to either the geographical location in Attica or the material, marble, itself.