The Acropolis of Athens

A True Wonder to Think About…

Ancient Athens 432 BC- 480 BC

• The Acropolis is 300 meters long and 150 meters wide and it rises up 70 meters from the ground.

• Highest point in town is “acropolis” in Greek- that is how it earned its name.

• The Acropolis was built on the Sacred Rock.• People named Phidias, Ictinus, and Callicrates were

important in the reconstruction of the Acropolis.• In Ancient Greece, the Acropolis was a very important place

for worship and habitation. A great amount of the original structure was demolished in

480 BC when the Persians came for an invasion of Athens.

Modern day Athens2007- Present

• In the year 2007, the Acropolis of Athens was distinguished as an important structure on the European Workd Heritage list.

• The most well known site is the Parthenon.• The Acropolis is currently a UNESCO World Heritage site.• It was also chosen as a finalist in the deciding of the New

7 wonders of the world.• Greeks are trying hard to preserve this wonderful

structure, and the buildings on it. • This wonder is definitely something to ponder.

This photo very well shows the remains of the Parthenon.

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