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1. greekerthanthegreeks.com › 25-of-most-famous25 of the Most Famous Ancient Greek Statues and Sculptures

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   25 famous ancient Greek statues, listed in chronological order, with the approximate date of their creation. 1. Lady of Auxerre (Kore of Auxerre) Around 650 – 625 BC

2. www.history.com › topics › ancient-greeceAcropolis ‑ Athens, Definition & Greece - HISTORY

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   Jan 31, 2018 · The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous ancient archaeological sites in the world. Located on a limestone hill high above Athens, Greece, the Acropolis has been inhabited since...

3. www.worldhistory.org › timeline › AthensAthens Timeline - World History Encyclopedia

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   Athens, Greece, with its famous Acropolis, has come to symbolize the whole of the country in the popular imagination, and not without cause. It not only has its iconic ruins and the famous port of Piraeus but, thanks to ancient writers, its history is better documented than most other ancient Greek city-states. More about: Athens.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Acropolis_of_AthensAcropolis of Athens - Wikipedia

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   Within the later tradition of Western civilization and Classical revival, the Acropolis, from at least the mid-18th century on, has often been invoked as a critical symbol of the Greek legacy and of the glories of Classical Greece.

6. www.greeka.com › attica › athensThe Archaeological Sites of Athens Greece | Greeka

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   • The Acropolis. The Acropolis, also called the Sacred Rock, is the most important ancient heritage of the country. It is also the trademark and most famous site of Greece.
   • Theatre of Herodes Atticus. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is one of the most impressive monuments of Athens and it is today hosting the Athens Epidaurus Festival with performances of theatre, music, and dance.
   • Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos. Despite its central location, this site is one of the greenest places in Athens. Kerameikos was the cemetery of Athens from the 12th century BC to the Roman Times.
   • Filopappou Hill. The Hill of the Muses, located southwest of the imposing Acropolis, is popularly referred to as Filopappou Hill. From this place, one can bask in the uninterrupted views of the Acropolis and the majestic Parthenon.

7. whc.unesco.org › en › listAcropolis, Athens - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world.

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   Why is Athens so famous?

   • Athens, Greece, with its famous Acropolis, has come to symbolize the whole of the country in the popular imagination, and not without cause. It not only has its iconic ruins and the famous port of Piraeus but, thanks to ancient writers, its history is better documented than most other ancient Greek city-states.

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   Why is the Acropolis of Athens important?

   • The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world.

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   Are there any acropoleis in Greece?

   • The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was also more properly known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.

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   Where does the word acropolis come from?

   • The word Acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, "highest point, extremity") and πόλις (polis, "city"). The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece.

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   What is happening at the Acropolis?

   • The New Acropolis Museum (inaugurated in 2009), in which most of the original sculptural and/or architectural pieces of the monuments are conserved, the on-going project “Unification of the Archaeological Sites of Athens”, as well as the long-term conservation works will enhance the protection and the presentation of the property.

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   Where is the Acropolis located?

   • Made of limestone rock that dates to the Late Cretaceous period when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, the Acropolis is located on the Attica plateau of Greece and includes four hills: How Old is the Acropolis? The Acropolis’ flat top is the result of thousands of years of construction beginning as far back as the Bronze Age.

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9. www.history.com › news › parthenon-acropolis-ancientHow the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress—And ...

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   Jul 16, 2019 · How the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress—And Last. This icon of classical architecture perched atop the Acropolis has dominated the Athens skyline for 2,500 years. By: Sarah...