Acropolis of Athens

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Acropolis of Athens?Approximately 150 meters (490 feet) above sea level
2. What is the location?Athens, Greece
3. What is the primary construction period?Mid-5th century BCE (Golden Age of Athens)
4. Why is the Parthenon special?The Parthenon is a big marble temple on the Acropolis, famous for its perfect columns and beautiful sculptures that show Greek myths.
5. How did the Acropolis change over time?It started as a temple for gods, then became a church, a mosque, and even a gunpowder store, but its main buildings still stand today.

Hellenic: Relating to ancient Greece, its people, and its language.
Doric Order: A style of classical Greek architecture characterized by simple, sturdy columns.
Ionic Order: A style of classical Greek architecture characterized by more slender columns with volutes (scrolls) on the capital.
Entasis: A slight convex curve in the shaft of a column, used to correct the visual impression of concavity.