Tours: The Akropolis of Athens - Revision history

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	For example, a ceremonial entrance in front of the Propylaia was built by F. Septimius Marcellinus ca. 280 BCE, with stone quarried from nearby monuments which had recently been destroyed by a Germanic invasion. it is known as Beulé Gate, named after its modern excavator.		For example, a ceremonial entrance in front of the Propylaia was built by F. Septimius Marcellinus ca. 280 BCE, with stone quarried from nearby monuments which had recently been destroyed by a Germanic invasion. it is known as Beulé Gate, named after its modern excavator.

	The Akropolis had many uses throughout history. Under [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] rule, it hosted pilgrims seeking to visit the Parthenon, which had been transformed into a church. After the [[Fourth Crusade]], it housed a {{Wiki\|Roman Catholic}} cathedral, as well as the palace of the {{Wiki\|Latin Empire\|Latin}} {{Wiki\|Duchy of Athens\|Duke of Athens}}. In [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] times, it acted as a fortress for protecting mosques, living quarters, and the harem of the local governor.		The Akropolis had many uses throughout history. Under [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] rule, it hosted pilgrims seeking to visit the Parthenon, which had been transformed into a church. After the [[Fourth Crusade]], it housed a {{Wiki\|Catholic Church\|Roman Catholic}} cathedral, as well as the palace of the {{Wiki\|Latin Empire\|Latin}} {{Wiki\|Duchy of Athens\|Duke of Athens}}. In [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] times, it acted as a fortress for protecting mosques, living quarters, and the harem of the local governor.

	It was only in the first half of the 19th century CE that the newly independent modern Greek state decided to revive the Akropolis' Classical ruins. The medieval and modern buildings were removed, and the site's restoration has been going on ever since.		It was only in the first half of the 19th century CE that the newly independent modern Greek state decided to revive the Akropolis' Classical ruins. The medieval and modern buildings were removed, and the site's restoration has been going on ever since.

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	These include the birth of Athena, her fight against Poseidon for the patronage of Athens, the god's battle with the giants and the procession of the Great Panathenaia.		These include the birth of Athena, her fight against Poseidon for the patronage of Athens, the god's battle with the giants and the procession of the Great Panathenaia.
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	The Parthenon was built and decorated between 447 and 432 BCE, and the worship of Athena went on for nearly one millennium, although the building was affected by the {{Wiki\|Sack of Athens (267 AD)\|destruction}} caused by {{Wiki\|~~Herules~~\|Germanic invaders}} in the 3rd century CE.		The Parthenon was built and decorated between 447 and 432 BCE, and the worship of Athena went on for nearly one millennium, although the building was affected by the {{Wiki\|Sack of Athens (267 AD)\|destruction}} caused by {{Wiki\|Heruli\|Germanic invaders}} in the 3rd century CE.

	In approximately 590 BCE, it was converted into a Christian Greek church dedicated to Maria Parthenos—the Virgin Mary, and the new protector of Athens. The church became the fourth most important pilgrimage destination in the [[Byzantine Empire]], after [[Constantinople]], {{Wiki\|Ephesus}}, and {{Wiki\|Thessalonica}}.		In approximately 590 BCE, it was converted into a Christian Greek church dedicated to Maria Parthenos—the Virgin Mary, and the new protector of Athens. The church became the fourth most important pilgrimage destination in the [[Byzantine Empire]], after [[Constantinople]], {{Wiki\|Ephesus}}, and {{Wiki\|Thessalonica}}.

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	The area where the temple of Athena Nike was built offers a beautiful view of the southern shores of [[Attika]], along with the ports of [[Piraeus]] and [[Phaleron Sunken Harbor\|Phaleron]].		The area where the temple of Athena Nike was built offers a beautiful view of the southern shores of [[Attika]], along with the ports of [[Piraeus]] and [[Phaleron Sunken Harbor\|Phaleron]].

	This noteworthy feature—as well as the Mycenaean ruins nearby—were the basis for the assumption that ~~{{Wiki\|~~Aegeus\|Aigeus}}, the ninth king of the old Athenian dynasty, watched the sea from here in the hopes of seeing his son [[Theseus]] returning safe and sound from [[Krete]].		This noteworthy feature—as well as the Mycenaean ruins nearby—were the basis for the assumption that [[Aegeus\|Aigeus]], the ninth king of the old Athenian dynasty, watched the sea from here in the hopes of seeing his son [[Theseus]] returning safe and sound from [[Krete]].

	Theseus, the most important Athenian mythological hero, had left for Krete under the guise of one of the youth send to feed the [[Minotaur]]. Theseus promised Aigeus that he would kill the monster and bring back the Athenian youth on a ship flying white sails, symbolizing victory and joy.		Theseus, the most important Athenian mythological hero, had left for Krete under the guise of one of the youth send to feed the [[Minotaur]]. Theseus promised Aigeus that he would kill the monster and bring back the Athenian youth on a ship flying white sails, symbolizing victory and joy.

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	According to an inscription, it took nine years to make, and cost almost half a million drachmae.		According to an inscription, it took nine years to make, and cost almost half a million drachmae.

	At approximately ten meters tall, the statue was apparently so large that ~~{{Wiki\|~~Pausanias (geographer)\|Pausanias}} claimed its helmet and spear tip could be seen from the sea near [[Cape Sounion]], sixty kilometers away.		At approximately ten meters tall, the statue was apparently so large that [[Pausanias (geographer)\|Pausanias]] claimed its helmet and spear tip could be seen from the sea near [[Cape Sounion]], sixty kilometers away.

	The ornamentation of the statue's shield was engraved by the metalsmith Mys.		The ornamentation of the statue's shield was engraved by the metalsmith Mys.

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	In antiquity, fires and invasions often imperiled or even destroyed parts of the Akropolis, forcing Athenians and foreign admirers of the site to restore, embellish, and protect the remnants of Perikles' achievements.		In antiquity, fires and invasions often imperiled or even destroyed parts of the Akropolis, forcing Athenians and foreign admirers of the site to restore, embellish, and protect the remnants of Perikles' achievements.

	For example, a ceremonial entrance in front of the Propylaia was built by ~~[[Flavius Septimius Marcellinus\|~~F. Septimius Marcellinus]] ca. 280 BCE, with stone quarried from nearby monuments which had recently been destroyed by a Germanic invasion. it is known as Beulé Gate, named after its modern excavator.		For example, a ceremonial entrance in front of the Propylaia was built by F. Septimius Marcellinus ca. 280 BCE, with stone quarried from nearby monuments which had recently been destroyed by a Germanic invasion. it is known as Beulé Gate, named after its modern excavator.

	The Akropolis had many uses throughout history. Under [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] rule, it hosted pilgrims seeking to visit the Parthenon, which had been transformed into a church. After the [[Fourth Crusade]], it housed a {{Wiki\|Roman Catholic}} cathedral, as well as the palace of the {{Wiki\|Latin Empire\|Latin}} {{Wiki\|Duchy of Athens\|Duke of Athens}}. In [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] times, it acted as a fortress for protecting mosques, living quarters, and the harem of the local governor.		The Akropolis had many uses throughout history. Under [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] rule, it hosted pilgrims seeking to visit the Parthenon, which had been transformed into a church. After the [[Fourth Crusade]], it housed a {{Wiki\|Roman Catholic}} cathedral, as well as the palace of the {{Wiki\|Latin Empire\|Latin}} {{Wiki\|Duchy of Athens\|Duke of Athens}}. In [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] times, it acted as a fortress for protecting mosques, living quarters, and the harem of the local governor.

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	The area where the temple of Athena Nike was built offers a beautiful view of the southern shores of [[Attika]], along with the ports of [[Piraeus]] and [[Phaleron Sunken Harbor\|Phaleron]].		The area where the temple of Athena Nike was built offers a beautiful view of the southern shores of [[Attika]], along with the ports of [[Piraeus]] and [[Phaleron Sunken Harbor\|Phaleron]].

	This noteworthy feature—as well as the Mycenaean ruins nearby—were the basis for the assumption that [[Aigeus]], the ninth king of the old Athenian dynasty, watched the sea from here in the hopes of seeing his son [[Theseus]] returning safe and sound from [[Krete]].		This noteworthy feature—as well as the Mycenaean ruins nearby—were the basis for the assumption that {{Wiki\|Aegeus\|Aigeus}}, the ninth king of the old Athenian dynasty, watched the sea from here in the hopes of seeing his son [[Theseus]] returning safe and sound from [[Krete]].

	Theseus, the most important Athenian mythological hero, had left for Krete under the guise of one of the youth send to feed the [[Minotaur]]. Theseus promised Aigeus that he would kill the monster and bring back the Athenian youth on a ship flying white sails, symbolizing victory and joy.		Theseus, the most important Athenian mythological hero, had left for Krete under the guise of one of the youth send to feed the [[Minotaur]]. Theseus promised Aigeus that he would kill the monster and bring back the Athenian youth on a ship flying white sails, symbolizing victory and joy.
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	That name was reflected in the [[spear]] and [[shield]] the statue held in its hands.		That name was reflected in the [[spear]] and [[shield]] the statue held in its hands.

	It was erected in the mid 5th century BCE by the artist ~~Phidas~~.		It was erected in the mid 5th century BCE by the artist Phidias.

	According to an inscription, it took nine years to make, and cost almost half a million drachmae.		According to an inscription, it took nine years to make, and cost almost half a million drachmae.

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	The goddess had numerous epithets reflecting specific attributes, including Athena Polias (the protector of the city), Athena Ergane (the protector of crafts), and Athena Promachos ("fighting in the first rank", which alluded to her worship as a martial deity).		The goddess had numerous epithets reflecting specific attributes, including Athena Polias (the protector of the city), Athena Ergane (the protector of crafts), and Athena Promachos ("fighting in the first rank", which alluded to her worship as a martial deity).

	She was also conceived as the goddess of wisdom, and her most famous symbol was the owl, which was often engraved on Athenian coins and painted on vases.		She was also conceived as the goddess of wisdom, and her most famous symbol was the [[owl]], which was often engraved on Athenian coins and painted on vases.
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	*'''Aspasia:''' ''Greetings, wanderer, and welcome to the Akropolis, the shining jewel of Athens.''		*'''[[Aspasia]]:''' ''Greetings, wanderer, and welcome to the Akropolis, the shining jewel of Athens.''
	("Who are you?")		("Who are you?")
	*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of [[Perikles]], one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''		*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of [[Perikles]], one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''
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	The snakes may have had a sweet tooth, because the priestesses of Athena allegedly fed them honey cakes.		The snakes may have had a sweet tooth, because the priestesses of Athena allegedly fed them honey cakes.

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	The Erechtheion's North Court was a cloistered area where Athenians probably performed two specific religious rituals related to the festivals of Plynteria and Kallynteria.		The Erechtheion's North Court was a cloistered area where Athenians probably performed two specific religious rituals related to the festivals of Plynteria and Kallynteria.

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	("Who are you?")		("Who are you?")

	*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of [[Perikles]], one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''		*'''Aspasia:''' ''My name is Aspasia. Though I am not original from Athens, I have climbed to the top of its social ladder using my wit and intellect. I've even earned the love of [[Perikles]], one of the most powerful men in the city. The mind truly is a beautiful thing.''

	("What do you think of this place?")		("What do you think of this place?")

	*'''Aspasia:''' ''Personally, I think the Akropolis is one of, if not the, greatest place in all of Greece. Though considering it was the project of my partner, Perikles, I may be a touch biased.''		*'''Aspasia:''' ''Personally, I think the Akropolis is one of, if not the, greatest place in all of Greece. Though considering it was the project of my partner, Perikles, I may be a touch biased.''

	("I would like to begin the tour.")		("I would like to begin the tour.")

	*'''Aspasia:''' ''The Akropolis of Athens is a bastion of art and culture worthy of the gods themselves. Within this citadel, you will find many important sacred buildings, as well as some of the most magnificent art in all of Greece.<br>You are in for a very enlightening visit.l When you're done, come find me, and we can discuss the things you have seen. Farewell for now.''		*'''Aspasia:''' ''The Akropolis of Athens is a bastion of art and culture worthy of the gods themselves. Within this citadel, you will find many important sacred buildings, as well as some of the most magnificent art in all of Greece.<br>You are in for a very enlightening visit.l When you're done, come find me, and we can discuss the things you have seen. Farewell for now.''

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