The Stunning Architecture of the Acropolis of Athens Explained (Video)
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<p>Perched on the
Athenian Acropolis, a natural fortress rising 91 meters at its peak, ancient
Athens flourished during the 5th century BC. Guided by
Pericles, the city entered its Golden Age, focusing on philosophy, art, and architecture. The iconic structures, crafted in Pericles' era, reflect this cultural zenith. The Temple of Athena Nike, commemorating Athenian victory over Persians, greets visitors, followed by the Propylaea, a grand gateway marking the transition from the secular to the sacred. The
|rq, an irregular yet fascinating structure, narrates the mythological origins of Athens, where Athena's olive tree triumphed over Poseidon's salty spring.</p>
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