The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides ... Key exhibits include a relief of Athena Nike, several carved statues from Erechtheion, the head of a statue of Alexander ...

Nike was the Greek goddess of victory and an attendant of Zeus. While not among the 12 Olympian gods, she is described as a ...

But the mainland has plenty to offer, too: capital Athens, framed by its age-old Acropolis and criss-crossed ... temple dedicated to goddess of victory Athena Nike and the 5,000-seat theatre ...

The Great Sphinx is equally fascinating, a colossal limestone sculpture with a lion’s body and a human head that stretches approximately 240 feet (73m) long and stands 66 feet (20m) high, making it ...

The precious items have been held in Britain since being seized at the Battle of Magdala in 1868 but now the African nation's government wants them back.

The Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Polias in the monumental Acropolis of Athens (Greece) against blue sky. Parliament building, Vienna, Austria, Europe Parliament building and statue of the goddess ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

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The placement of ancient Greek temples was no accident. Geodetic triangulation theory suggests that their locations formed intentional geometric patterns, such as equilateral and isosceles triangles.

The Acropolis is a temple and monument complex built on a hill that towers above the city of Athens. The area is dominated by the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena ... works of art ...