From 447 BC to 438 BC, the Parthenon building, the biggest Doric Sanctum ever constructed in ancient Greek, took 15 years. This temple was built when the Athenian Empire was at the summit of its power and authority. Parthenon was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, The daughter of Zeus, who was born out of his head. […]
[lwptoc depth=”1″ width=”auto” skipHeadingLevel=”h1,h3″] The Acropolis Museum is one of the most famous galleries globally, located on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street in Athens. The museum is very close to the Parthenon, attracting countless tourists every year. History of the Acropolis Museum The Acropolis is a building dating back thousands of years ago; therefore, it has […]
Acropolis literally means โHigh City.โ Among those many remarkable monuments, the acropolis in Athens is the most famous one due to its unique features. During the war and dangerous times, the Acropolis was a strong military base and fortress because it was built on a hill. Its strategic position was a pretty good advantage and made it easier for them to defend the city and attack the enemies.