Editorial photo #2480150 Human Interest

Acropolis in Athens

The ancient hill of Acropolis, including the worldwide known Parthenon and remains of many ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance as the Erechtheion, Propylaia, Temple of Athena Nike and more. Acropolis severed heavy damage during the Ottoman occupation. It is nowadays UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. . The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess Athena, it was built in 432BC by the architects Iktinos and Calicrates. There were also famous sculptures from Phidias inside. The Acropolis (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #2480150
Date taken: 10 February 2017
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Photographer: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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