The History of the Acropolis is dividied here in the following topics:įrom the 6th and until the 2nd century BCE the Agora as the heart of the government, as a public place of debate, as a place of worship, and as marketplace, played a central role in the development of the Athenian ideals, and provided a healthy environment where the unique Democratic political system took its first wobbly steps on earth.ĭelphi was inhabited since Mycenaean times (14th - 11th c. Partly because Athens was always in the avant-guard of Greek achievement, but mostly because the art and architecture on the barren rock represent the logical conclusion of almost a thousand years of cultural development. If we search for one location, one overarching symbol that defines the highest achievement of Greek civilization that defines its splendor, we would undoubtedly arrive at the Acropolis of Athens. The pages here are a mere point of reference to provide 'color' and context to the rich history and culture of ancient Greece.
Myths, legends, deeds, and heroes permeated ancient Greek thought, enriching a large portion of literature and art.
