Acropolis with Parthenon and cityscape

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

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Acropolis of Athens, panoramic view
Material: Limestone plateau with marble temples
Date: Mycenaean to Classical period
Origin: Athens, Greece

This panoramic view captures the Acropolis rising above the modern city, with the Parthenon dominating the summit of the limestone plateau. The sacred rock has been continuously occupied since prehistoric times and became the monumental heart of Classical Athens with temples, sanctuaries, and fortifications built in marble. Today the Acropolis remains one of the most enduring symbols of ancient Greek architecture and the cultural identity of Athens.

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Panoramic view of the Acropolis crowned by the Parthenon, framed by greenery and urban Athens

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Source:  Athens, Greece