Archaeology

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Athena

Athena (Greek Ἀθηνᾶ): Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war. The Romans called her Minerva.Mythology Athena and her owl The ancient Greeks knew…

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Athens

Athens (Greek:  Ἀθῆναι): one of the main Greek city-states.Mycenaean Age Mycenaean amphora Some remains on the Acropolis (Erechtheion) and a chamber tomb on…

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Athens - Photos

Athens: one of the main Greek city-states.The Parthenon Parthenon, east façade The Parthenon, the main temple of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.…

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Athens, Acropolis

Athens (Greek:  Ἀθῆναι): one of the main Greek city-states. Athens, Acropolis from the east (with gate of Hadrian) The Athenian acropolis (citadel) was…

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Athens, Long Walls

Long walls: name of Greek fortifications that connected a city with another site, for example a citadel or a port. The best known example is the Athenian wall to Piraeus. …

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Atuatuca (Tongeren)

Atuatuca: provincial town in Gallia Belgica, modern Tongeren. Inscription mentioning the Mun[icipium Tung[rorum]|type:picture] Although "Atuatuca" is the name of the location of…

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