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Who was the Greek leader responsible for the construction of the major monuments on the Acropolis of Athens during its Golden Age?
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View of the acropolis in Athens with the Parthenon (upper center right).
The Greek leader responsible for the construction of the major monuments on the Acropolis of Athens during its Golden Age was Pericles. As an Athenian statesman, Pericles oversaw a significant building program on the Acropolis, which included iconic structures like the Parthenon. This era, under his leadership, saw Athens flourish as the political and cultural heart of Greece. The construction of these monuments, including the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheum, and the Temple of Athena Nike, was a testament to Athenian democracy and its victory over the Persians.123