Athens Acropolis

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The Acropolis of Athens. Dominating the acropolis is the Parthenon, built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and dedicated to the city’s patron deity Athena.

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Mark Cartwright
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.

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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Athens Acropolis. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/430/athens-acropolis/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Athens Acropolis." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 31 Oct 2024.

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