Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

and the temple of Athena Nike was built at the entrance of the Acropolis. Still, the Acropolis and the Parthenon in particular had a checkered history. In 427 or 426, an earthquake apparently ...

Exposed on the Acropolis, the Parthenon was a highly vulnerable target ... and four fragments from the frieze of the temple to Athena Nike. Stories in StoneDefenders of Lord Elgin argue that ...

"We all understand that the Sculptures belong here and must return to Greece. And we should do this so that we can be proud of something." ...

The acropolis ... side of the cab and suddenly saw the Parthenon, its white marble shimmering in the sun. Having known that I would see the ancient temple, I was still astonished, as if I ...

To learn more about the Acropolis Museum's collections, facilities and special events, visit the official website. Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour (2747 reviews) ...

The archaeological site of the Acropolis is getting new, hi-tech entrance gates and a welcome point aiming to improve visitor ...

In fact, some felt this ruin deserved more accolades than the Parthenon, despite its smaller size. Like most sights found in Ancient Agora and the Acropolis, the Temple of Hephaestus can only be ...