- built at 580 B.C.
- central place of religion and politics
- at first, The Acropolis was used for defense from foreign enemies' invade
- at 480 B.C. The Acropolis was completely destroy. After The Persian Wars, Greeks spent 40 years to rebuilt The Acropolis.
- The Acropolis is a sanctuary for citizen. It had solid city wall around The Acropolis.
- The only way to enter The Acropolis is enter from west side. Other three sides are cliffs. There were no way that enemies can attach them from North, South and East. So it is easy for them to defense.
- The Acropolis is the most outstanding ancient building group.
- has important position in architecture history
- one of the most importance masterpiece in ancient Greece
The Parthenon Temple
- main building in the Acropolis
- built at 477 B.C. to 432 B.C.
- used Doric Order
- designer: Ictinus and Callicrates
- located at the highest place in The Acropolis
- floor space: 23,000 sq ft
- 46 marble columns support the Temple. Those columns had 34ft. long.
- In the end of 19 century, people tried to repair The Parthenon Temple but they can not completely repair the Temple.
The Greek Theatre
- The Greek Theatre was not built for audience, but for architects. It reflects the relationship between the architect and actor.
- it don't have edge or balcony, even don't have front set.
- Theater at Epidaurus probably is the best preserved in all the Greek Theatre
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