PBS8 年
The History of the Acropolis
Rising to a height of between 60 and 70 meters above the city, the rocky flat-topped hill of the Acropolis is 300 meters ... to the glory of democratic Athens and its empire.
National Geographic news7 年
Acropolis, Greece
The acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history books—and the subtexts of our imaginations—that it is one of those ...
U.S. News & World Report4 天
Acropolis Museum
Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...
Greek Reporter14 小时
The Strange Ox Sacrifice Held at the Acropolis of Athens
The ancient Athenian Bouphonia ritual was a peculiar festival dedicated to Zeus, involving an unlawful ox sacrifice carried ...
Cambridge University Press3 年
History, Mythology, and Archaeology from the Neolithic Era to the Present
Throughout, the author describes the role of the Acropolis in everyday life, always placing it within the context of Athenian cultural and intellectual history. Accompanied by 10 color plates ...
Forbes1 年
Rules For Visiting Greece’s Acropolis Are Changing. Here’s What To Know
From September, a cap on visitor numbers will be introduced at the Acropolis in Athens. A maximum of 20,000 visitors will be allowed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site daily. There will also be a ...
National Geographic news1 个月
Athens Post-Voyage Extension
In the evening, gather for an introduction to Greek history and mythology ... venture to the summit of the Acropolis for an in-depth exploration of the spiritual heart of Athens and the ancient ...