The Acropolis in Greece

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July 8th, 2007 by Shenron

The Acropolis in Greece is a city built upon the high ground (basically what an acropolis is). The earliest settlements to date come from around the sixth millennium BC and it is thought to have been constructed throughout the sixth century until the fourth century BC with its oldest surviving structures, and then rebuilt under the leadership of Percles during what is called the Golden Age of Athens (from around 465-430 BC). The Acropolis is home to one of the most famous landmarks known throughout history and is the model of many buildings in the United States for Law and Order – the Parthenon. There were actually two Parthenon’s built in Athens, however the Older Parthenon was damaged before it could be finished by the Persian Wars, and thus it was buried – saving much of the archaeological data we have today and preserving it. Today the Acropolis of Athens is one of the most significant locations and landmarks of history, and is visited by many tourists and history seekers each and every year.