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The first settlement in Athens, located around the
Acropolis and Areopagus hills, dates from 3000 BC. Athens played a
part in the Mycenaean and Dorian periods but did not really shine until
the 8th century BC, when, under the protection of the goddess Athena, the
city dominated the Greek world. Athens' power was already waning
when the Macedonians, Philip and his son Alexander, challenged her
power. The Romans conquered the city state in 146 BC but continued
to revere her achievements. By the end of the 3rd century AD the
city was sacked by barbarians. Finally, in 1832 Athens became the
capital for an independent Greek state.
Athens from the ferry
Greek Parliament -- Changing
of the guard
Athens Ruins
The Acropolis from the Temple of Zeus
The Parthenon from the Theater
The Erechtheion -- dedicated to Poseidon
Porch of the Caryatids
Athens from the Acropolis
Erechtheion Caryatids
Parthenon pediments
Temple of Zeus
Dinning below the Acropolis
The opa spirit on a Plaka
Temple of Zeus from the Royal Olympic
Hotel
Parthenon from the Royal Olympic Hotel
Evening drinks at the Seventh Floor Bar
The farewell picture
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