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the Acropolis Parthenon
Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Athens, centring on the temple ruins on the Acropolis
Tour the ruins of ancient Greek culture and regard the detail of sculptures and carvings atop the Acropolis
Acropolis: Temple of Athena Nike Acropolis: Erechtheum The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with the Parthenon temple prominently situated on the rocky hill above the city and ancient ruins visible in the foreground. The Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, surrounded by ancient stone walls and ruins, with city buildings and a distant hill in the background.
Behold the Athenian Acropolis and Roman Colosseum and drive down Appian Way on the Roman road system
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John Pedley, Sanctuaries and the Sacred in the Ancient Greek World (2005), is an excellent resource for information on the rituals and function of the Acropolis at Athens.

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Article title updated for style. Nov 07, 2026
Modified link of Web site: In2Greece - Acropolis, Greece. Mar 28, 2024
Add new Web site: Ancient History Encyclopedia - Acropolis. Jan 05, 2017
Media added. Aug 11, 2016
New bibliography added. Jan 16, 2015
Add new Web site: In2Greece - Acropolis, Greece. Aug 11, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - History - Acropolis. Aug 11, 2011
Add new Web site: In2Greece - Acropolis, Greece. Aug 11, 2011
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Adventure - The Parthenon and The Acropolis. Feb 16, 2009
Media added. May 15, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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