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The Acropolis: the most important ancient site in the Western world

April 28, 2018April 28, 2018

The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens, visible from almost everywhere within the city. Its monuments …

The Building of the Parthenon

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

The Parthenon was begun about 445, some three years before the ostracism of Thucydides. It is therefore probable that his indictment of Pericles was based mainly on the great expenses …