Acropolis

  • The foundations of the Old Temple at the Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis: Old Temple

    Acropolis: Old Temple

    Between the Parthenon and the Erechtheion a careful observer can make out the foundations of an old temple dating to the 6th century BCE. With time it came to be known as the “Old Temple” for it was…

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    Erechtheion

    Erechtheion

    While the Parthenon was the most imposing temple on the Acropolis, another building, the Erechtheion was built to accommodate the religious rituals that the old temple housed. Construction of the Erechtheion began in 420 while the Peloponnesian war…

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  • Acropolis of Athens Propylaea

    Propylaea

    Propylaea

    The Προπύλαια (Propylaea, Propylaia) were built as a monumental entrance to the Acropolis rock. It is an imposing building that surrounds the natural entrance to the plateau, and one approached it in ancient times through an inclining ramp…

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  • The Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Archaeological Site

    Acropolis Archaeological Site

    The Acropolis (Ακρόπολις) archaeological site includes monuments and artifacts going back at least to the Mycenaean era. In its 3000 years old history, the Acropolis of Athens has enjoyed a significant position both in the history to its…

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  • Painting of the Acropolis of Athens by Leo von Klenze

    History of the Acropolis

    History of the Acropolis

    Geology & Geography The Acropolis rock is part of a Late Cretaceous limestone ridge (Higgins, 29) that cuts through the Attica plateau in the northeast to the southwest axis and includes the Likavitos hill, the Philopappos (Museum) hill,…

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