architecture
Acropolis of Athens
Athens, Attica, Greece
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών (Akrópolē Athēnṓn ) [Greek]
ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν (hē Akrópolis tō̂n Athēnō̂n) [Ancient Greek]
Architecture
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a 150-meter-high flat-topped rock. The today's remaining buildings which were constructed in the 5th century BCE reflect the artistic and architectural achievements of the Golden Age of Athens and are a symbol of ancient Greek civilization in general.
built
2nd half of 5th century BCE
culture
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material
patronage
Specifications
area
30,000 m²
Geography
local language location name
Αθήνα (Athína), Ελλάδα (Elláda) [Greek]
historical affiliations
498-336 BCE
336-227 BCE
227-84 BCE
84 BCE-395
395-1204
1204-1261
1261-1453
1456-1834
UNESCO World Heritage Site
type
cultural
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I,
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VI
designation
reference
404
