Prison of Socrates cave entrance

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

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This image shows the rock cut chambers known as the so called Prison of Socrates on Filopappos Hill. The openings are carved directly into the limestone cliff and appear as a series of rectangular entrances. Although linked by later tradition to the philosopher Socrates, the chambers were likely used for practical or sacred purposes in antiquity.

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Rock-cut chamber on Filopappos Hill with recessed cave opening linked to Socratic tradition

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