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7 matches to Acropolis
Acropolis. Elevated portion of Greek cities for protection and worship. Athens 2000BC.
Erechtheum. 5C BC. Ionic temple on Athenian acropolis.
Erechtheus. King, raised by Athena. First temple on Athens Acropolis. Later deified.
Mnesicles. 5C BC. Greek architect of Propylae on Acropolis.
Parthenon. 447-431BC. Marble Doric temple of Athena built by Phidias and Ictinus under Pericles on Athens Acropolis. Damaged by Venetians attacking Turks 1687.
Philopappus. Syrian prince. Roman consul. Monument faces on Acropolis.
Themistocles. c523-460BC. Athenian archon, naval leader 493-480BC. Defeated Persians at Salamis, 480. Rebuilt Acropolis. Started Piraeus harbour.